Escabeche (Pickled Vegetables)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ⓘ
- 12 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges ⓘ
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram ⓘ
- 8 bay leaves ⓘ
- salt ⓘ
- 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets ⓘ
- 4 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and chopped ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar ⓘ
- 3 medium zucchini, trimmed and sliced diagonally
- 1 lb jicama, peeled, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch dice ⓘ
Instructions
- Heat oil in large pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and onions and saute for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium and add carrots, peppercorns, thyme, oregano, marjoram and bay leaves. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Add cauliflower, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 cup water. Stir well, cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini and jicama. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Vegetables should remain crunchy. Do not overcook.
- Transfer to a bowl and discard bay leaves. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
665
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).