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Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables

Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables for Crunchy, Flavorful Snacking

Make these Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables for a crunchy, flavorful snack that's easy to customize and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Carrots Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Cauliflower Cut into small florets
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Sliced or cut into spears
  • 4 cloves Garlic Whole cloves
  • 2 cups Green Beans Trimmed and halved if needed
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Cut into strips or chunks
For the Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Seeds Yellow or brown
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Salt Pickling or kosher salt preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 cup White Vinegar 5% acidity preferred
  • 1 cup Water

Equipment

  • quart-sized mason jars
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the fresh vegetables thoroughly. Slice the carrots and cucumbers, cut bell peppers into strips, break cauliflower into small florets, and trim green beans. Peel the garlic cloves.
  2. Pack cleaned quart-sized mason jars with the vibrant vegetables and add garlic cloves, mustard seeds, and black peppercorns in between layers.
  3. In a saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, salt, and sugar. Heat until the salt and sugar dissolve.
  4. Pour the hot brine over the packed vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged with a little headspace.
  5. Wipe the tops of the jars, seal them fingertip-tight, and allow to cool at room temperature.
  6. Refrigerate once cooled. Let sit for at least 24 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pickled vegetables can be enjoyed straight from the jar or as a side dish. Customization of vegetables and spices is encouraged for varied flavors.

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