Description
Quick Pickled Vegetables are a fantastic way to add a burst of flavor and crunch to your meals. This easy recipe allows you to customize the vegetables and adjust the spice level to your liking, making it perfect for any occasion. The tangy, sweet, and spicy notes bring fresh vibrancy to salads, tacos, sandwiches, or even enjoyed straight from the jar. Plus, they’re a healthy snack option that can be prepared in minutes and stored in your fridge for weeks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (your choice)
- 2–4 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced)
- ¼–½ cup vinegar (rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Clean and cut your chosen vegetables into desired shapes. Place them in a glass jar with sliced garlic and jalapeño.
- In a mixing bowl, combine vinegar, hot water, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
- Pour the brine over the vegetables until fully submerged; add more liquid if necessary.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least one hour (24 hours for best flavor).
- Enjoy as a vibrant side or topping for various dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg