Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables
This recipe brings back memories of Grandma’s kitchen—jars lined up on the counter, filled with colorful veggies and the sharp, joyful scent of vinegar in the air. These quick pickles are bright, zesty, and perfect for snacking or sprucing up any meal. Make a batch today and let the flavors dance on your tongue!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins + chill time
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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 tbsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and prepare all vegetables. Place them evenly into clean glass jars.
In a saucepan, bring vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and garlic to a boil. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve.
Carefully pour hot brine over vegetables in jars, covering completely.
Add red pepper flakes if desired. Seal jars with lids.
Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
A jar of joy—simple, sharp, and bursting with garden-fresh crunch.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~20
- Sugar: 2g |
- Sodium: 310mg
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
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