Chapter 1: Meze, Antipasti, Tapas, And Other Small Plates, The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook

This vibrant dish is not a dessert, but a refreshing Mediterranean pickle. It features crisp carrots, celery, and red bell peppers quick-pickled in a sweet and sour vinegar brine. The addition of serrano chiles and garlic provides a pleasant heat and aromatic depth. These pickled vegetables are perfect as a side to rich meats, a topping for burgers, or part of a mezze spread. They are easy to prepare and improve as they sit, making them a wonderful addition to any pantry or table.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 79.3

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant dish is not a dessert, but a refreshing Mediterranean pickle. It features crisp carrots, celery, and red bell peppers quick-pickled in a sweet and sour vinegar brine. The addition of serrano chiles and garlic provides a pleasant heat and aromatic depth. These pickled vegetables are perfect as a side to rich meats, a topping for burgers, or part of a mezze spread. They are easy to prepare and improve as they sit, making them a wonderful addition to any pantry or table.

Ingredients

3 Carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on bias
3 Celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
2 Serrano chiles, stemmed and sliced thin
4 Garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/4 cups white wine vinegar
1/4 cups water

Directions

1
Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
3
Remove the brine from heat and stir in the fresh dill.
4
Pack the carrots, celery, bell pepper, serrano chiles, and garlic into a clean jar or bowl.
5
Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged.
6
Let the vegetables cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 79.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 121.9mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 16.2g6%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 6.2g
Protein 3.5g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pickled, vegetables, carrots, celery, bell pepper, serrano, garlic, vinegar, dill, mediterranean, meze, antipasti, side dish, spicy, quick pickle, vegan, preserved, appetizer, condiment, crunchy

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