
Pickled Jalapeños and Carrots Recipe
Pickled jalapeños and carrots create the perfect tangy, spicy accompaniment for tacos, tostadas, or any Mexican dish with their incredible bright, acidic flavors. These traditional pickled vegetables add crucial contrast and heat to rich Mexican meals while providing appealing crunch and vibrant colors. The pickling process creates ideal balance between spicy jalapeños and sweet carrots that enhances rather than overwhelms other flavors.

I love these pickled jalapeños and carrots with tacos, tostadas, or any Mexican dish — they taste so good!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
10 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced carrots (¼-inch thick slices)
½ red onion, cut into ¼-inch-thick rings
Directions
Place vinegar and sugar in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Add jalapeños, carrots, and onion. Remove pan from the heat and let stand for 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
30 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 30 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Sodium 14mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 0g | 1% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
Calcium 9mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 97mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.