Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables Recipe – Quick & Tangy! Recipe
A quick and tangy refrigerator pickled vegetables recipe featuring a vibrant mix of cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and green beans. The vegetables are marinated in a flavorful brine made with vinegar, salt, sugar, and spices, offering a crunchy and refreshing snack or side dish ready in just 24 hours of refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes plus 24 hours refrigeration
- Yield: About 4 cups of pickled vegetables 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 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
Pickling Brine
- 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
- Prepare the Vegetables: Combine cauliflower florets, sliced carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper strips, green beans, and minced garlic in a large bowl, ensuring an even distribution of all vegetables.
- Make the Brine: In a saucepan, bring together white vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes to a boil. Stir continuously until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved into the liquid, creating a flavorful brine.
- Pour Over Vegetables: Carefully pour the hot brine mixture over the vegetable bowl, making sure all the vegetables are completely submerged in the liquid. Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.
- Jar the Pickles: Transfer the vegetables along with the cooled brine into clean jars. Ensure that the vegetables remain fully submerged to prevent spoilage, then seal the jars tightly with lids.
- Refrigerate and Marinate: Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator and let the pickles marinate for at least 24 hours to develop their tangy and crisp flavor. Enjoy the pickled vegetables chilled as a snack or accompaniment.
Notes
- For extra crunchiness, soak the vegetables in ice water before pickling.
- Customize your pickled vegetables by adding herbs and spices like dill, coriander seeds, or bay leaves to suit your taste.
- Ensure vegetables are fully submerged in brine to prevent mold and spoilage.
- Use clean, sterilized jars for longer preservation and safety.
Keywords: pickled vegetables, refrigerator pickles, quick pickles, tangy pickles, easy vegetable pickles, homemade pickles, cauliflower pickles, cucumber pickles
