Mexican Pickles
Tangy and aromatic Mexican-style pickles with bold flavors, perfect for snacking or garnishing dishes. Suitable for those who enjoy zesty, crunchy preserved vegetables.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Select vegetables that will stay firm after pickling, such as carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, celery, green tomatoes, small onions, peppers, or green beans.
- Prepare the vegetables by cleaning and cutting them into desired shapes if necessary.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, oregano, mustard seed, bay leaves, garlic, and olive oil.
- Bring the mixture to a boil to create the pickling brine.
- Pour the hot brine over the prepared vegetables in jars or containers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Allow the pickles to cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
475
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).