Pickled Vegetable and Herb Platter
This pickled vegetable platter is a great way to add some flavor and crunch to your keto-friendly meals. The vegetables are pickled in a simple vinegar solution, which gives them a tangy and slightly sour flavor. The addition of pickling spice, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder gives the vegetables a complex flavor that is sure to please. This platter is a great way to add some variety to your keto-friendly diet, and it's also a healthy and refreshing snack.
Pickling is a method of preserving food that has been used for centuries. It was originally developed as a way to store food during the winter months, when fresh produce was not available. Today, pickling is still a popular way to preserve food, but it is also used to create delicious and flavorful dishes. This pickled vegetable platter is a great example of how pickling can be used to create a healthy and flavorful snack.
Pickled Vegetable and Herb Platter Pickled Vegetable and Herb Platter Pickled Vegetable and Herb Platter Pickled Vegetable and Herb Platter
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pickling spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pound assorted vegetables, such as carrots, celery, radishes, and onions
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, salt, pickling spice, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the vegetables to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes, or until they are softened.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the vegetables cool in the pickling liquid for at least 1 hour.
  5. Transfer the vegetables to a jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  6. To serve, arrange the pickled vegetables on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs.
  7. Serve alongside your favorite keto-friendly dishes.
Why It Works
  • The vinegar solution helps to preserve the vegetables and gives them a tangy and slightly sour flavor.
  • The pickling spice, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder give the vegetables a complex flavor that is sure to please.
  • This platter is a great way to add some variety to your keto-friendly diet, and it's also a healthy and refreshing snack.