Seed Oil Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
Crunchy, vibrant, and loaded with bold flavor, these quick pickled vegetables are the kind of fridge staple that makes everything taste better — grain bowls, sandwiches, charcuterie boards, you name it. The brine is built entirely from apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and spices, so there's no canola, sunflower, or any other refined oil anywhere near the jar. That's actually what makes this recipe so refreshing compared to store-bought pickled vegetables, which often sneak in preservatives or oils you'd rather avoid. Ground turmeric gives the brine a gorgeous golden hue while freshly grated ginger adds a bright, warming kick that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of carrots and the peppery bite of radishes. Garlic slices tucked in with the cauliflower and cucumber round everything out into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The whole process comes together in under an hour, with most of that time being hands-off while the brine does its work. Keep a jar in the refrigerator and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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
- 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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