Low Iodine Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
Crunchy, vibrant, and packed with bold flavor, these quick pickled vegetables are the kind of fridge staple that makes every meal feel a little more exciting. The golden brine gets its warmth from freshly grated ginger and ground turmeric, while apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey strike that perfect sweet-tangy balance. Cucumber rounds, carrot coins, cauliflower florets, radishes, and sliced garlic all come together in a jar that looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, pickles and condiments from the store can be a minefield — many contain iodized salt or additives that are hard to track down on a label. This recipe keeps things clean and controlled by calling for fine sea salt, which is naturally non-iodized, and a straightforward lineup of whole vegetables and pantry spices with nothing hidden in the mix. You know exactly what's going into the jar, which is half the battle. The process is genuinely quick — a short simmer to dissolve the brine, a 45-minute rest on the counter, and then straight into the fridge. Pile them onto grain bowls, serve alongside roasted proteins, or just snack on them straight from the jar. Once you have a batch chilling in the refrigerator, you'll find yourself reaching for them constantly.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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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