Pikliz (Haitian Pickled Vegetable Relish) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pikliz (Haitian Pickled Vegetable Relish)
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Pikliz (Haitian Pickled Vegetable Relish) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/nils-bernstein This bright and fiery Haitian condiment (pronounced "pick-lees") is traditionally served with meats and fried food to balance rich flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced cabbage, cut crosswise 2-3 times for shorter shreds (from about 1/4 large cabbage)
  • 1 cup julienned or grated carrots (from about 1 medium carrot)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (from about 1 large shallot)
  • 6 Scotch bonnet peppers, stemmed, quartered
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups (or more) distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh key lime (or regular lime) juice

Instructions

  1. Pack cabbage, carrots, shallots, peppers, thyme, cloves, and salt into a 1 1/2-quart resealable jar. Add vinegar and lime juice, seal jar, and shake until ingredients are distributed and salt is dissolved. Add more vinegar if needed to just cover vegetables. Chill, shaking gently twice daily, at least 3 days before serving.

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Yes, this Pikliz (Haitian Pickled Vegetable Relish) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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