A Cauliflower/Pepper/Carrot/Green Bean Recipe Everyone Will Eat

Giardiniera

This is one of my favorite vegetable recipes.  It can be made ahead, it is loaded with vegetables and it can be a great side dish or delicious snack.  The vegetable proportions and items can vary depending on your preference (or what you have in the house).

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon each of mustard seeds and dried dill
• 2 bay leaves

Bring the above dressing ingredients to a boil and then simmer for 3 minutes. Carefully pour the dressing into a large, heavy duty zip-top plastic bag that is filled with the following vegetables:

• 4 cups small cauliflower florets
• 1 cup julienne (small strips) cut carrot
• 1 cup julienne cut red pepper
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut in half
• 2 Tablespoons sliced scallion
• 3/4 teaspoon chopped garlic or 4 garlic cloves halved

Seal the bag well.  Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.  Serve with a slotted spoon.  Keeps for at least a week.

Stay healthy & well,

Lisa