Are you looking for an easy and delicious way to preserve your summer squash, zucchini, bell peppers or onions? Quick pickling is a great option! Quick pickling is a simple process that infuses vegetables with a tangy, flavorful brine. The result is a crisp, refreshing snack or side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings or simply enjoying as a healthy treat. The brine is typically made with vinegar, sugar, water, and spices, and the vegetables are submerged in the brine for a period of time, allowing the flavors to penetrate. The pickling process not only preserves the vegetables but also enhances their flavor, making them a delightful addition to any meal.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH
Preserve summer's bounty with these quick pickled summer squash and zucchini! Add to sandwiches and burgers! 30 minutes of hands-on time!
Provided by Sylvia Fountaine
Categories pickled
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Using a mandolin, carefully slice the summer squash. If using a knife, make sure to cut pieces as evenly as possible, to the same thickness. Thicker slices will result in a crunchier pickle. Paper-thin will be softer.
- Slice the small onion, or shallot. Toss both onion and squash in a bowl with a tablespoon of salt and let drain in a colander or strainer over a bowl for 2 hours or overnight. Pat dry.
- Make the pickling solution: In a small pot, bring white wine vinegar, water, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves, let cool slightly.
- In each 4 oz jar, add about a tablespoon of fresh dill, a teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp peppercorns, a few slices of chile pepper and sliced garlic cloves. You could also try experimenting with other seeds like whole coriander, cumin, or fennel seed. Then layer the squash and onion in jars, and top off with the pickling liquid.
- Press down on the squash. Seal, and let cool in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories
QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI RECIPE
These are similar to refrigerator pickles except they are zucchini! It's brilliant and delicious! The zucchini stay crisp to the bite even after marinating. Pair them with potatoes and steak for an amazing dinner. My husband came up with this idea when trying to figure out what else we could do with the massive amounts of zucchini in our house this time of year. We think you'll love these pickled zucchini! And do let me know what you're doing with your zucchini!
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Steam sterilize your clean jar: fill it with 1 cup boiling water, cover with lid and swirl boiling hot water inside the jar (use oven mitts to hold the jar and swish carefully so you don't burn your hands or drop the jar (do it over the sink; just in case). Drain the water completely.
- In the bottom of your clean jar, add 3 halved cloves of garlic, 2-3 bay leaves, and 6-8 peppercorns.
- Slice zucchini into 1/3" thick rings, discard the ends. Layer zucchini slices tightly, sprinkling dill and parsley between each layer. Pack the zucchini down with a clean cooking utensil if needed. Top with any remaining dill and parsley.
- Combine all of your marinade ingredients and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Carefully pour the hot syrup over the layered zucchini.
- Cover tightly with lid and let the jar cool to room temperature on the counter then refrigerate overnight. From the time you pour in the water, it should marinate a minimum of 12 hours. Stays good in the fridge for 5-7 days.
QUICK-PICKLED ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, chile flakes and 3 cups water to a simmer. Cook until the salt has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Divide the dill, garlic, zucchini and onions evenly between 2 quart-size mason jars.
- Pour the hot liquid into the mason jars to cover the ingredients and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Serve immediately or cover with lids and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
SQUASH AND PEPPER SKILLET
Mom knew how to get us to eat our vegetables - she'd serve this colorful blend of fresh zucchini, summer squash and peppers! It's tasty enough to please the whole family and makes a wonderful potluck addition. -Gina Mueller, Converse, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper and garlic; stir-fry for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PICKLED SQUASH
Set some of that abundant summer squash aside for the winter months with this awesome pickled squash recipe.
Provided by TAXIDERMYCHICK
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 4h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large non-aluminum pot, combine the squash, bell pepper, and onions. Cover with salt, and let stand for 2 hours to release the liquids. Stir occasionally.
- Just before the 2 hours are up, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric and celery seed in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Drain the salty liquid from the vegetables. Pour the spice brine over the vegetables, and let stand for 2 more hours.
- Bring to a boil once again, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Ladle into 1 pint sterile jars, filling with the liquid to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean towel, and run a thin spatula around the inside of the jar to remove air bubbles. Seal with lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a simmering water bath to seal completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.5 calories, Carbohydrate 129.8 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 9.1 mg, Sugar 114.7 g
PICKLED ZUCCHINI AND ONIONS
Use this recipe as a topping for our Turkey-Pork Burgers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, bay leaves, salt, and oregano. Cook over high heat until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Pour mixture over zucchini and onions. Let cool completely; refrigerate in an airtight container at least 3 hours.
QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI OR YELLOW SQUASH OR ONION OR BELL PEPPER
The other day I made a recipe I have done with cucumbers forever with a zucchini that was sitting on the counter. It was great! Then I tried onion and bell pepper, also great. After a little research I found that this can also be frozen well. I have written it with numerous spice variations so it can be a go to recipe. Choose what you like or make up your own.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 1 Batch
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix sugar, salt, vinegar and chosen spice.
- Add zucchini (or other veggies). Be sure veggies are covered, if not adjust.
- Let the flavors develop for at least 3 hours in the fridge.
- This keeps very well in the fridge.
- If you are doing a big batch, consider freezing after the 3 hours.
- If you do a bunch of small zip locks or container you will be able to take just enough out at one time.
- If in zip locks, you can lay them out to freeze and then put a bunch in a larger zip lock for easy handling in the freezer.
- Remember to mark them, especially if you do a bunch of different spice mixes.
- If you make cucumbers, test freeze them. I am not sure they would freeze well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 47.5, Carbohydrate 222.7, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 210.5, Protein 6.8
SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION
This is the time of year when, no matter what part of the country you live in, tables at farmers' markets are piled high with summer squash, mounds of it: yellow, light green and dark, round and long. This is a vegetable that expresses itself well in a wide range of dishes; just about every cuisine in the world knows how to show it off. It's an excellent low-calorie food, with only 19 calories per cup of raw squash. This dish is great on its own as a side dish, but it can also be incorporated into many other recipes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
YELLOW SQUASH AND PEPPERS
Anna Stodolak sends her quick veggie side dish that's sure to perk up any dinner. Anna uses fresh yellow squash and peppers from her Volant, Pennsylvania garden.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and peppers in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH
Make and share this Roasted Red Bell Pepper Zucchini & Yellow Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Peppers
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper; toss well.
- Place in ungreased 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan and bake uncovered for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables from oven and toss with the vinegar, pine nuts, and basil; serve at once.
PICKLED ONIONS WITH SWEET BELL PEPPERS
Steps:
- To prepare the pickling liquid, place the peppercorns, oregano, bay leaves, cloves, and garlic in cheesecloth and tie into a pouch. In a saucepan, place the seasoning bundle, the 2 cups water, vinegar, salt, and sugar and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Remove and discard the seasoning pouch. Add the onions and bell peppers to the pickling liquid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat when the liquid comes to a boil. Transfer to a container.
- The vegetables will keep in the liquid for about 1 month in the refrigerator.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm zucchini, yellow squash, onions, or bell peppers for pickling.
- Wash and slice the vegetables thinly and uniformly so that they pickle evenly.
- Use a clean glass jar or jars with tight-fitting lids for storing the pickled vegetables.
- The pickling solution should cover the vegetables completely.
- Store the pickled vegetables in a cool, dark place, such as a refrigerator, for at least 24 hours before eating.
- Pickled vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Quick pickled vegetables are a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh vegetables. They are a great addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, and tacos. They can also be used as a condiment or side dish. With a variety of flavors and techniques to choose from, there is a quick pickled vegetable recipe for everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful snack or side dish, give quick pickled vegetables a try.
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