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Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables

Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables for Fresh Crunch

Discover the joy of Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables, a vibrant, quick, and low-calorie snack perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 30

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 1 head Cauliflower fresh, firm florets
  • 3 medium Carrots cut into uniform coins
  • 2 medium Cucumbers sliced about 1/4-inch
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 200 grams Green Beans trimmed and whole
For Flavor Boosters
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Seeds optional
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns whole
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust to taste
For the Brine
  • 1 cup White Vinegar at least 5% acidity
  • 1 cup Water equal parts with vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt or pickling salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large heat-proof bowl
  • sterilized glass jars

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Cut cauliflower into florets, carrots into coins, cucumbers into 1/4-inch slices, red bell pepper into strips, and trim green beans.
Brine Making
  1. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic, mustard seeds, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil while stirring until dissolved, about 3-5 minutes.
Combine Vegetables and Brine
  1. Place vegetables in a heat-proof bowl. Pour boiling brine over them, ensuring they are submerged. Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
Jar and Seal
  1. Pack vegetables into sterilized jars, cover with the brine, and seal tightly.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate jars for at least 24 hours before serving. For best flavor, wait 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consume within 2-3 weeks for optimal freshness. Avoid freezing as it alters texture.

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