Yeast Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled vegetables are a crunchy, tangy addition to any meal, loaded with color from golden turmeric, crisp cucumber, bright carrots, cauliflower, and peppery radishes. The brine gets its warmth from freshly grated ginger and a touch of black pepper, making every jar feel lively and complex without a lot of effort. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, traditional fermented pickles can be a minefield — but this quick method uses apple cider vinegar and a stovetop brine instead, so there's no fermentation involved and no yeast to worry about. Honey steps in as the sweetener, balancing the sharpness of the vinegar beautifully while keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. The whole process comes together in under an hour, and once the jars hit the fridge, you've got a punchy, ready-to-eat condiment that works alongside grain bowls, grilled proteins, or just straight from the jar as a snack. The turmeric gives everything a gorgeous golden hue that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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