Soy Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled vegetables are a crunchy, tangy addition to just about any meal — think grain bowls, tacos, cheese boards, or straight out of the jar as a snack. The golden brine gets its warm color from ground turmeric and freshly grated ginger, with apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey rounding out the flavor into something bright and just a little sweet. Cucumber rounds, carrot coins, cauliflower florets, radishes, and sliced garlic all go into the jar, giving you a satisfying mix of textures in every bite. Store-bought pickles and condiments can be surprisingly tricky territory, since many brands sneak in soy-derived additives or process their products on shared lines. This brine is built entirely from pantry staples — vinegar, honey, sea salt, and spices — so you know exactly what's going in. Everything comes together in a single saucepan with just a few minutes of simmering, and the vegetables are ready to eat after a short rest at room temperature followed by a chill in the fridge. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive but asks very little of you, and a batch keeps beautifully for snacking or meal prep all week long.
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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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