Italian Giardiniera
 
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Serves: 1 large jar
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cauliflower, chopped into even small florets
  • ¾ cup bell pepper, chopped
  • ¾ cup carrots, chopped
  • ¾ cup red onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup celery (about 3 stalks), chopped
  • 2 large jalapenos, sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsps. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ¾ cup green olives, sliced in half
  • ½ tsp. each dried basil, oregano, salt, thyme
  • Olive oil
Instructions
  1. When the vegetables are chopped, bring vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil.
  2. Add vegetables (no olives or spices) and boil only 3 minutes. No more.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a bowl and add the olives and remaining seasoning and mix together
  4. Transfer to a 32 oz. mason jar and pour in olive oil until vegetables are completely covered. Cover and refrigerate. It should last about a month in the fridge.
Notes
Best made then refrigerated a couple of days so the flavors can meld.
If you're feeling extra bold and spicy, add ¼-1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper to the seasonings.
Recipe by The Spice Kit Recipes at https://www.thespicekitrecipes.com/italian-giardiniera/