Brazil Nut Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled vegetables are a punchy, colorful addition to any meal — tangy from apple cider vinegar, warmly spiced with turmeric and freshly grated ginger, and just a little sweet from honey. Cucumber rounds, carrot coins, cauliflower florets, radishes, and sliced garlic all come together in a brine that smells incredible the moment it hits the stove. The whole process is refreshingly straightforward: simmer, pour, wait, and refrigerate. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. That golden turmeric brine does double duty — it looks stunning in the jar and delivers a gentle, earthy depth that plain white vinegar pickles simply can't match. Pile them onto grain bowls, tuck them into sandwiches, or serve them alongside grilled proteins for an instant brightness that makes everything taste more alive.
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6 servings
For the brine
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the vegetables
- 1 medium english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin coins or matchsticks
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber into thin rounds, cut the carrots into thin coins or matchsticks, break the cauliflower into small bite-sized florets, thinly slice the radishes, and thinly slice the garlic. Pack the vegetables snugly into two clean pint-sized mason jars (or one quart jar), distributing them evenly.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, sea salt, turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt are fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes.
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