Gut Friendly Apple-Cinnamon Quick-Pickled Vegetable Medley
Crisp cabbage, sweet apple matchsticks, peppery radishes, and tender carrot come together in a brine that smells absolutely incredible the moment it hits the stove. Apple cider vinegar forms the tangy backbone, while Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric give the liquid a warm, aromatic depth that you just don't find in standard store-bought pickles. The quick salt-and-squeeze step draws out excess moisture before the brine goes in, which means the vegetables stay satisfyingly crunchy rather than turning limp and waterlogged. Fermented and pickled foods are a cornerstone of gut-supportive eating, and the apple cider vinegar here brings that same acidic punch in a format that's ready to eat in under an hour. A small spoonful of honey rounds out the sharpness without making things sweet, so the final result is bright, balanced, and genuinely craveable. Pile it onto grain bowls, tuck it into wraps, or serve it alongside grilled proteins as a zingy, colorful condiment. A scatter of fresh parsley right before serving adds a clean, herby finish that pulls the whole jar together.
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6 servings
For the vegetables
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the brine
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, radishes, and apple in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the fine sea salt and toss well, then set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the brine — the salt will begin to draw out moisture and soften the vegetables.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, Ceylon cinnamon stick, grated ginger, and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
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