Pickled Crisp Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Pickled Crisp Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Hors d'oeuvres like this one are great for entertaining — the vegetables benefit from being prepared in advance, becoming more flavorful as they absorb the pickling liquid. The recipe also yields a large batch, so you'll have plenty on hand.

Ingredients

1 large fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks cut off and discarded and bulb sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick, then cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch-wide florets (4 to 6 cups)
3 mixed bell peppers (red, orange, and yellow), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 lb medium carrots, cut into 3- to 4-inch-long strips (1/4 inch thick)
3 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups water
4 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, slightly crushed

Instructions

Add fennel, cauliflower, bell peppers, and carrots to an 8-quart pot half full of unsalted boiling water, then immediately turn off heat and let stand, uncovered, 2 minutes. Drain vegetables in a colander and spread out on a kitchen towel to cool to room temperature.
Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a 3-quart nonreactive saucepan (see cooks' note, below) over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Transfer pickling liquid to a 4-quart nonreactive bowl and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Discard garlic (don't be alarmed if it has turned blue in reaction to the vinegar) and add vegetables to pickling liquid. Weight vegetables with a plate to keep them submerged in liquid if necessary. Chill, covered, at least 1 week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pickled Crisp Vegetables good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pickled Crisp Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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