Pickled Vegetables are a quick and easy way to preserve farmers market veggies and reduce food waste by reusing pickle juice. The veggies are savory and crisp!

Homemade Pickled Vegetables Recipe

Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

• Liquid from 1 jar of pickles (pickles removed or eaten) 2-5 root vegetables, sliced into coins*
• 1 jalapeno, sliced into coins, optional
• 1-3 Tablespoons white distilled vinegar
• *root vegetable options: carrots, radishes, turnips, beets, ginger, etc.

Instructions for Adults 

Assist with supervision of safe knife skills.

Instructions for Kids

Slice vegetables and jalapeno (if using).

Place the sliced vegetables in the pickle jar of pickle juice. Fill to within 1-inch of the top of the jar. If the liquid doesn’t completely cover the vegetables, add white vinegar until it reaches the top of the jar.

Screw the lid on the jar and shake to blend the vinegar with the pickle juice.

Place in the fridge overnight. Serve.

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