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Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables

Tangy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables You’ll Love to Snack On

Make these refrigerator pickled vegetables for a quick, tangy snack that's customizable and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Carrots, cut into coins or sticks Substitute with radishes for a spicier kick.
  • 2 cups Cauliflower, broken into small florets Substitute with broccoli for a different flavor profile.
  • 2 cups Cucumbers, sliced or cut into spears Substitute with zucchini or daikon.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, whole peeled Substitute with garlic powder if needed.
  • 2 cups Green Beans, trimmed Optionally halved, substitute with asparagus.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper, cut into strips or chunks Substitute with yellow or orange bell peppers.
For the Brine
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Seeds Omit if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns Can substitute with crushed black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat; omit for milder flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Pickling salt is ideal.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can be omitted for sugar-free version.
  • 1 cup White Vinegar Distilled vinegar is preferred.
  • 1 cup Water

Equipment

  • quart-sized mason jars
  • medium saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the vegetables thoroughly to remove any dirt, then cut them into uniform sizes.
  2. Layer the prepared vegetables and garlic in clean quart-sized mason jars.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, salt, and sugar. Heat until dissolved.
  4. Pour the hot brine into the jars, ensuring vegetables are submerged.
  5. Cool and store jars in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
  6. Enjoy the refrigerator pickled vegetables cold straight from the jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Allow cooling time for flavors to meld.

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