Description
Whip up a batch of these Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables for a quick, tangy, and vibrant addition to your meals. Perfect for beginners, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and is highly customizable with your favorite veggies. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or a colorful side dish, these pickled vegetables deliver crunch and flavor without the guilt. Ideal for casual snacking or festive gatherings, they can last in your fridge for weeks, making meal prep a breeze. Dive into this delightful recipe to elevate any dish with its refreshing zing!
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, boil vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, and peppercorns until dissolved.
- Pour the hot brine over the mixed vegetables ensuring they are submerged.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to jars; seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg