Pescatarian Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled vegetables are the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show — bright, tangy, and loaded with warm spice from turmeric and freshly grated ginger. Crisp cucumber rounds, carrot coins, cauliflower florets, and radishes all get packed into jars and bathed in a golden apple cider vinegar brine that's lightly sweetened with honey and finished with a kick of black pepper. The whole process comes together in under an hour, with most of that time being hands-off while the brine works its magic. This is a naturally meat-free preparation that fits seamlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle, pairing beautifully alongside grilled fish, grain bowls, or a simple seafood taco spread. The turmeric gives everything a gorgeous golden hue, while the ginger adds a subtle heat that makes the brine feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — it's the kind of thing that makes every plate feel a little more intentional.
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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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