Quick Fridge Pickled Vegetables: Easy & Tasty Homemade Snacks
Make delicious and easy quick fridge pickled vegetables at home. These colorful snacks are great for adding crunch to salads or enjoying on their own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours and 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Pickling
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers)
- 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by slicing them into thin sticks or rounds.
- In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic powder, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Place the prepared vegetables in a jar and pour the hot vinegar mixture over them until fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- Let the vegetables pickle for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
- For more flavor, add herbs like dill or thyme to the pickling liquid.
- Experiment with different vegetables to create your perfect mix!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg