Description
Elevate your meals with our vibrant Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables Recipe! In just 15 minutes, you can create a colorful medley of fresh vegetables infused with a quick and tangy pickling brine. Perfect for snacking, as a side dish, or as zesty toppings for sandwiches and salads, these homemade pickles are not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. No canning is required – simply store in the fridge and enjoy within days. Whether hosting a gathering or enhancing your everyday meals, this recipe is a must-try!
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 bowl, combine cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and green beans.
- In a saucepan, bring vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes to a boil.
- Pour the hot brine over the mixed vegetables ensuring they are fully submerged. Cool to room temperature.
- Transfer vegetables along with brine to jars and seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg