Mexican Hot Carrots

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Mexican Hot Carrots). I'm from Southern California. You can not find a restaurant that does not have these hot carrots. Being on the East Coast now, I have had to come up with my own version to duplicate the hot carrots of home.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Mexican Hot Carrots

Ingredients

6 carrots

peeled and sliced

1 (16 ounce) jar sliced jalapeno peppers

with liquid

2 onions

thinly sliced

1 cup vinegar

Frozen Banana Margaritas

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place the carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover and cook over medium heat until nearly boiling 7 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain the carrots and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Divide the cooled carrots into two 1-quart glass jars. Alternate layers of onion and jalapeno peppers atop the carrots until the jars are full.

Step 3

Mix the liquid from the jalapeno peppers and the vinegar in a saucepan; bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and pour the liquid into the jars until full. Seal the jars with lids. Place the jars in the refrigerator until cold at least 8 hours.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Hot Carrots

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 45.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 10.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 9022.4IU 180%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 7.4mg 12%

Folate: 21mcg 5%

Calcium: 30.9mg 3%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 12.2mg 4%

Potassium: 255.7mg 7%

Sodium: 39.5mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 1.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.