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    Home » Recipes » Condiments

    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles – Spiralized

    September 1, 2017 By Sara McCleary Updated November 29, 2020 - This post may contain affiliate links

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    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles are fantastic on burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. They are also brilliant in salads and they are quick and easy to make.

    The love of pickles is most certainly in my blood. I’m sure it has to do with my Latvian heritage, I've been eating pickles since the day I could chew. There are always dill pickles, gherkins, and all sorts of other pickled vegetables in my fridge at any given time. My pickle love is not just for European style pickles, I am also quite partial to Asian style quick pickles.

    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles are fantastic on burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. They are also brilliant in salads and they are quick and easy to make.

    These quick carrot and zucchini pickles are spiralized. Really only for two reasons, it’s fun and they look great! Okay, there is another reason too.  I'm a little addicted to the act of spiralizing, more so than eating raw zoodles. Pickling seemed a win win situation!

    Originally these quick carrot and zucchini pickles were made as an alternative to coleslaw.  Coleslaw?  I can hear you questioning me and that is fair enough.  I do enjoy coleslaw but I wanted something that was neither made from cabbage or creamy, but still had flavour and texture.  The pickles were initially created for my chicken teriyaki burger recipe.  Since then they have been a bit of a staple in the fridge.  I love elevating this simple pickle with the addition of toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced spring (green) onion when serving.

    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles are fantastic on burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. They are also brilliant in salads and they are quick and easy to make.
    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles are fantastic on burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. They are also brilliant in salads and they are quick and easy to make.

    The pickles were initially created for my chicken teriyaki burger recipe (coming soon I promise).  Since then they have been a bit of a staple in the fridge.  I love elevating these simple pickles with the addition of toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced spring (green) onion when serving.

    As they are quick to pickle, if made in the morning they will be ready for lunch. I love the crunch and the sweet and sour tang of these quick carrot and zucchini pickles and I am sure that you will too.

    Sara xxx

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    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles are fantastic on burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. They are also brilliant in salads and they are quick and easy to make.

    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles (spiralized)

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles are fantastic on burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. They are also brilliant in salads and they are quick and easy to make.x
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Fridge Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Side
    Cuisine Asian, Belly Rumbles Original
    Servings 10 serves
    Calories 91 kcal

    Special Equipment

    • Spiralizer
    • Glass Jar

    Ingredients

    • 1 carrot
    • 2 zucchini
    • 250 ml (1 cup) water
    • 220 grams (1 cup) white sugar
    • 250 ml (1 cup) rice wine vinegar
    • pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place water, sugar, vinegar and salt in a saucepan. Over a medium heat dissolve the sugar and bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
    • Spiralize carrot and zucchini and place in a clean glass jar.
    • Pour pickling mixture over the zucchini and carrot, making sure the mixture covers them completely.
    • Leave the jar to cool for 3 – 4 hours and then place in the fridge. Leave pickles to chill for at least an hour before serving. Pickles can be kept in the fridge for a week.

    Oven Temperatures

    All oven temperatures are fan forced.

    Measurement Notes

    All measurements are Australian metric standard. All measures are level, and cups are lightly packed unless specified. 1 teaspoon = 5ml / 1 tablespoon = 20mls / 1 cup = 250ml /4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.

    Recipe Notes

    As they are quick to pickle, if made in the morning they will be ready for lunch. I love the crunch and the sweet and sour tang of these quick carrot and zucchini pickles and I am sure that you will too.

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

    The recipe's nutritional information is an approximation based on an online calculator. It is meant solely for reference purposes. If you're looking for precise details, be sure to double-check with your own research.

    Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1097IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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    Quick Carrot and Zucchini Pickles are fantastic on burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. They are also brilliant in salads and they are quick and easy to make.
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    1. Josie Michetti

      September 06, 2017 at 11:12 am

      Hello Sara
      I also love anything pickled but I am a little confused with your ingredient lists . Have you doubled up on them

      Reply
    2. Shashi at Savory Spin

      September 01, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      What a fantastic idea to pickle spiralized veggies - I usually chop mine up - but this is so much prettier!

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 12:24 pm

        I am normally a chopper as well, but felt like a bit of a change.

    3. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated

      September 01, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      This totally reminds me of a pickled carrot salad I had in India. It was beyond delicious and I bet your recipe is, too! Definitely going to try it.

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 12:23 pm

        I bet the one you had in India had a lovely spice to it as well.

    4. Amy | The Cook Report

      September 01, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love making quick pickles, these one look awesome!

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks so much Amy, they were a big hit with the family.

    5. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

      September 01, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      The fashion for spiralized vegetables is great as it can cut down on your carbs if you want to and gets extra vegetables in your diet.

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 12:22 pm

        Plus they are so much fun to eat!

    6. Jagruti

      September 01, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      Your quick carrot and zucchini pickle is familiar to me except I haven't used zucchini before, thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 12:22 pm

        Daikon is what I would normally use for these pickles with the carrot. Felt like chaging it up a bit 😉

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