Legume Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled vegetables are a bright, tangy addition to any meal, loaded with crisp cucumber, carrots, cauliflower, radishes, and garlic all bathed in a golden, aromatic brine. The turmeric gives everything a gorgeous warm hue while the freshly grated ginger adds a zippy, slightly spicy depth that makes each bite genuinely exciting. Apple cider vinegar does the heavy lifting here, creating that satisfying pucker without any complicated fermentation process or special equipment. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this kind of condiment is a total win — no hidden soy, no chickpea-based fillers, just clean vegetables and pantry staples you can actually trust. A touch of honey rounds out the brine beautifully, balancing the acidity without tipping into sweetness. These are fantastic piled onto grain bowls, tucked alongside grilled proteins, or eaten straight from the jar as a crunchy, low-effort snack.
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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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