By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 22nd, 2023
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If you're growing vegetables or happen to have excess of some and don't know what to do: pickling is the way to go, to preserve and relish them a long way. Here are 6 vegetables you can make pickles from.
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Munch on these colorful, vitamin-packed vegetables all year long as pickles. Beetroots are high-fiber foods rich in essential nutrients, including folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C.
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Carrots are a top-notch pickling vegetable. The process of pickling can preserve your carrot harvest as you work to create a full pantry of homegrown produce. Carrots are beneficial to your health as they have been known to improve eye health.
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Pickled cauliflower can be enjoyed on its own as a healthy snack with oodles of zesty flavor and a nice snap. It is also phenomenal as a surprising salad topper or paired with any of your favorite meats when heated as a side dish.
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Pickled garlic may sound obscure, but it is surprisingly appealing. Unlike its raw counterpart, pickled garlic is relatively mild and sweet, and it can be used in many unexpected ways.
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Pickling tomatoes combine the traditional pickle and the tomato slice into one and stand out on sandwiches and burgers. They can also be diced and added readily to pasta and house salads as well.
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Whether it be for simple snacking, adding color and immense flavors to nachos and sandwiches, or the ideal addition to a classic cold bean salad, pickled peppers are a must-have in any pantry.
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