Description
Elevate your meals with this Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables Recipe – Quick & Tangy! These vibrant homemade pickles are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making them an ideal addition to any table. Perfect for those new to pickling, this recipe allows you to use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand, ensuring a personalized touch. With a quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, these tangy treats are ready to chill and enhance your snacks or meals in no time. Enjoy the crunch and zing of these refrigerator pickles as a refreshing side dish, topping for sandwiches, or a flavorful snack anytime!
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 mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper, green beans, and garlic.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix vinegar and water. Add salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil until dissolved.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables in the bowl and allow to cool at room temperature.
- Transfer the mixture into clean jars, ensuring the vegetables are submerged in liquid.
- Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg