Paleo Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
Bright, tangy, and loaded with anti-inflammatory goodness, these quick pickled vegetables are the kind of fridge staple that makes every meal feel a little more put-together. The brine is built on apple cider vinegar and honey — both totally grain-free and unprocessed — so there's no need to second-guess the ingredient list the way you might with store-bought pickles, which often sneak in refined sugar or preservatives. Turmeric and freshly grated ginger do serious heavy lifting here, giving the brine a warm, golden depth that goes way beyond your average pickle jar. Cucumber, carrots, cauliflower, and radishes all get packed in together, so you end up with a colorful, crunchy mix that works as a snack, a side, or a topping for just about anything. The whole process is straightforward — simmer the brine, pour it over the vegetables, and let time do the rest. After just 45 minutes at room temperature, you've got lightly pickled vegetables ready to transfer to the fridge and enjoy whenever the craving hits.
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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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