Description
Elevate your meals with this vibrant Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables Recipe! In just 15 minutes, you can create a tangy blend of fresh vegetables perfect for snacking or as a flavorful side. These quick and easy pickles are a colorful addition to any table, enhancing sandwiches, salads, and charcuterie boards with their delightful crunch. This foolproof recipe is ideal for beginners and allows for customization based on your favorite veggies and spice levels. Enjoy these healthy, low-calorie snacks that burst with flavor whenever you need a refreshing bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the vegetables and garlic.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir until dissolved.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to jars.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg