Colorful • Healthy • Addictively Delicious
If you love bold flavors, crunchy textures, and recipes that get better with time, this vibrant carrot and pepper marinade is about to become your new favorite jar in the fridge. Packed with fresh vegetables, natural goodness, and just the right kick of heat, it’s a traditional-style preserve that feels both comforting and exciting.
Perfect as a side dish, sandwich filling, salad booster, or appetizer — this recipe proves that simple ingredients can create magic ✨
🧺 Main Ingredients
- 2.5 kg red bell peppers
- 3 kg carrots
- 20–25 chili peppers (adjust to taste 🌶️)
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 1 cup oil (225 ml)
- Vinegar (for preservation and flavor)
- Salt (coarse, non-iodized)
- Fresh parsley (optional but recommended)
💚 Why These Ingredients Are So Powerful
🥕 Carrots
Rich in beta-carotene, carrots support:
- Eye health 👀
- Glowing skin ✨
- Strong digestion
- Heart and blood vessel health
🫑 Red Bell Peppers
A true vitamin bomb 💥
- Extremely high in vitamin C
- Rich in vitamin A & antioxidants
- Boost immunity and metabolism
🧄 Garlic
Small but mighty:
- Improves blood circulation
- Natural antibacterial & immune booster
- Adds depth and aroma
🍶 Vinegar
- Preserves the vegetables naturally
- Enhances flavor
- Helps maintain crunch and freshness
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation
1️⃣ Prepare the Carrots
Grate the carrots using a coarse grater.
Sprinkle generously with coarse salt and massage with your hands until they begin releasing their natural juices.
👉 This step is key for flavor and preservation.
2️⃣ Chop the Flavor Base
In a food processor, finely chop:
- Red bell peppers
- Chili peppers
- Garlic
The result should be a vibrant, fragrant mixture 🌈
3️⃣ Combine Everything
In a large bowl, mix:
- Salted carrots
- Pepper-garlic mixture
- Fresh parsley
- Vinegar
- Oil
Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
4️⃣ Let the Magic Happen
Cover the bowl and let the mixture rest for 1–2 hours.
This allows:
- Flavors to blend
- Vegetables to release more juice
- The marinade to deepen in taste
5️⃣ Taste & Adjust
Taste carefully and adjust the salt if needed.
⚠️ Too little salt can cause spoilage — don’t be shy!
6️⃣ Jar It Up
Fill previously sterilized glass jars with the mixture.
- Press gently to remove air bubbles
- Make sure vegetables are fully covered with liquid
7️⃣ Seal & Store
Wipe jar rims clean and seal tightly with new lids.
Store in the refrigerator.
⏳ When Is It Ready?
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