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Pickled Vegetables

Zesty Pickled Vegetables Ready to Elevate Your Meals

Quick and colorful pickled vegetables that elevate any dish with crisp, bold flavors and vibrant colors.
Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Carrots Sliced into thin matchsticks or pre-shredded
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 cup Radish Sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 cup Onion Thinly sliced; use green onions for milder flavor
For the Brine
  • 1 cup Vinegar Any clear vinegar like rice or white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt Can swap for kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Fresh herbs can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; increase for stronger flavor

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mason jar
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing and slicing the carrots, cucumber, radish, and onion into thin matchsticks. Arrange the vegetables in a clean bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine equal parts water and vinegar over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stir in garlic, sea salt, sugar, oregano, and green onion, and dissolve completely.
  3. Pack the sliced vegetables into a clean mason jar and pour the cooled brine over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  4. Let the jar cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate. Enjoy them within two weeks for the best taste!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the brine to cool before pouring over the vegetables to maintain crunchiness. Use an airtight container and consume within two weeks.

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