Quick Fridge Pickled Vegetables: Easy and Delicious Homemade Crunch
Quick Fridge Pickled Vegetables are a simple and flavorful way to preserve your favorite veggies. Perfect as a snack or side dish, these pickles will add a crunch to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups assorted vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers)
- 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and cutting them into desired shapes.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- Add garlic, mustard seeds, and peppercorns to the mixture.
- Place the vegetables in a sterilized jar and pour the hot liquid over them.
- Seal the jar and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or thyme to the jar.
- These pickled vegetables can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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