Giardiniera

Name: Giardiniera
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets, cut small; 4 celery stalks, sliced thin; 1 pepper red or green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup jarred sport peppers (or pepperoncini), sliced; 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced; 1 cup carrot, diced small; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

A tangy Italian-American pickled vegetable relish of cauliflower, peppers, celery, and olives brined in vinegar and oil. Plan ahead: vegetables must brine for at least 24 hours.

25 minEasyServes 1645 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanSauceNo-CookVeganVegetarianLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups cauliflower florets, cut small
4 celery stalks, sliced thin
1 pepper red or green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup jarred sport peppers (or pepperoncini), sliced
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1 cup carrot, diced small
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cups cut small cauliflower florets, 4 sliced thin celery stalks, 1 pepper diced red or green bell pepper, 1/2 cup sliced jarred sport peppers (or pepperoncini), 1/2 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, 1 cup diced small carrot, and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves in a large bowl.
2

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
3

Pour the brine over the vegetables and toss well to coat every piece.
4

Pack the mixture tightly into a clean glass jar or airtight container. Make sure the liquid covers the vegetables; add a splash more vinegar if needed.
5

Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. The giardiniera keeps for up to 3 weeks refrigerated.

Questions

Can I make Giardiniera ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Giardiniera?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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