Description
Enjoy a vibrant burst of flavor with our Crunchy Tangy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables. This easy recipe transforms fresh veggies into zesty, crisp pickles that enhance any meal or serve as a delightful snack. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll create a colorful medley of cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and green beans. The tangy pickling liquid infuses each bite with bold flavor while ensuring long-lasting freshness in your refrigerator for up to a month. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or enjoyed straight from the jar, these pickled vegetables are customizable to suit your taste. Dive into this refreshing culinary experience and brighten up your meals with these homemade delights!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 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 for heat)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and green beans.
- In a medium saucepan, mix white vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil until dissolved.
- Pour hot pickling liquid over the mixed vegetables until fully submerged.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to jars. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh produce for the best crunch and flavor. Feel free to add spices according to your preference or substitute different veggies for variety. Store in glass jars to easily monitor freshness.