Escabeche (Pickled Vegetables)

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add cauliflower, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 cup water. Stir well, cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini and jicama. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Vegetables should remain crunchy. Do not overcook.
  5. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 35.1g 45% DV
Carbs 93.8g 34% DV
Fiber 38.6g 100% DV
Sugar 14.8g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10052.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1814.5mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1120.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 89.7mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 1290.5mg 99% DV
Iron 47.3mg 100% DV

* % 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).

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