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pickled vegetables in a red pot
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Quick Pickled Vegetables

Quick Pickled Vegetables - tangy, crunchy pickled cauliflower, peppers, cabbage, carrots and celery, that are ready in under 8 hours in the fridge. Great to add to sandwiches, appetizer trays or serve as a side dish. Perfect for fall and winter.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time18 hours 19 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: bulgarian
Keyword: quick pickled vegetables
Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the warm marinade:

  • 1/8 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 250 - 300 ml vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf

Vegetables:

  • 1 lb cauliflower cut into florets
  • 100 grams red bell pepper sliced
  • 320 grams carrots 4-5 medium carrots, cut into rounds
  • 320 grams purple cabbage
  • 2 large celery ribs sliced

Instructions

  • In a pot (or a large saucepan) combine all ingredients for the marinade (may leave the black peppercorns and mustard seeds out and add them once the marinade cools down).
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 3 minutes, then add the veggies. The pot needs to be wide and large enough to fit the veggies and cover them in liquid, once they soften.
  • Cook the veggies for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Cover and let them come to room temperature. Refrigerate for 8 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Serve cold.

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Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2685mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 7567IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg