Almond Free Paleo Quick-Pickled Vegetables
Bright, tangy, and loaded with crunch, these quick-pickled vegetables are the kind of fridge staple that makes every meal feel a little more exciting. A simple brine of apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and sea salt comes together in minutes on the stovetop, infusing cucumber rounds, carrot coins, and radish slices with a lively, peppery kick. Fresh dill and sliced garlic layer in herby, aromatic depth that store-bought pickles rarely deliver. Because every single ingredient here is whole and clean, this recipe fits naturally into a grain-free, legume-free lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. The optional red pepper flakes let you dial up the heat to your liking, making it easy to customize for your crowd. After just 30 minutes in the fridge, you've got a crisp, vibrant condiment that's equally at home alongside grilled proteins, tucked into lettuce wraps, or eaten straight from the jar.
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6 servings
For the brine
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 medium english cucumber, cut into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch coins
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, fine sea salt, honey, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the salt and honey dissolve completely, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the brine cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Layer the garlic slices, cucumber rounds, carrot coins, radish slices, and fresh dill sprigs into a wide-mouth quart jar or medium bowl, packing them in snugly.
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