Rice Free Apple-Cinnamon Quick-Pickled Vegetable Medley
Bright, tangy, and just a little unexpected, this quick-pickled medley brings together crisp cabbage, carrots, radishes, and fresh apple in a warmly spiced brine that comes together on the stovetop in minutes. The apple cider vinegar base gets a beautiful lift from Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric, giving the whole jar a golden hue and a flavor that's complex without being fussy. A small amount of honey rounds out the acidity just enough to keep things balanced. The salt-and-squeeze technique draws out excess moisture before the brine goes in, which means the vegetables stay pleasantly crisp even after they've had time to pickle in the fridge. Everything here is naturally grain-free and built entirely from fresh produce, pantry spices, and a few simple liquids — no fillers, no starchy thickeners, nothing to second-guess. It's an ideal condiment to pile onto tacos, grain bowls, or grilled proteins, and it keeps well in the refrigerator so you can reach for it all week long. A scatter of fresh parsley right before serving adds a pop of color that makes it look as good as it tastes.
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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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