Description
Quick Pickled Vegetables are a delightful way to add a burst of flavor to your meals. With their tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy profile, these crunchy veggies make the perfect accompaniment to tacos, sandwiches, or even enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack. The best part? They’re incredibly easy to prepare, requiring minimal time while offering maximum taste. Just toss your favorite vegetables into a jar with a simple brine made from vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. In under an hour, you’ll have a vibrant addition to your meals that can last for weeks in the fridge. Customize with spices and herbs to suit your taste—these pickled vegetables will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (your choice)
- 2–4 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced)
- ¼–½ cup vinegar (rice, white, or apple cider)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Clean and cut vegetables into desired shapes; place them in a jar with garlic and jalapeño.
- In a bowl, mix vinegar, hot water, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Pour brine over vegetables in the jar ensuring they're submerged.
- Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least one hour (24 hours for enhanced flavor).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
