Giardiniera Recipe

Name: Giardiniera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 serrano chiles, thinly sliced, with seeds removed; 2 red sweet peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 or 2 celery ribs, sliced or julienned; 1 or 2 carrots, sliced or julienned; 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets; 1/2 cup salt; 2 cloves garlic, slivered; 3 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds; 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns; 1 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil (not extra virgin); 1/2 cup grapeseed or safflower oil

Servings: persons

4 serrano chiles, thinly sliced, with seeds removed
2 red sweet peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 or 2 celery ribs, sliced or julienned
1 or 2 carrots, sliced or julienned
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1/2 cup salt
2 cloves garlic, slivered
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
1/2 cup grapeseed or safflower oil

1
In a large bowl, using your hands, mix the vegetables and salt until well combined.
2
Cover the vegetables with water.
3
Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to sit, unrefrigerated, for 8 to 12 hours.
4
Drain the vegetables and rinse thoroughly.
5
Sterilize 2 quart-size glass jars, with lids, in the dishwasher or by submerging them in boiling water for 10 minutes.
6
In one sterilized jar, combine the garlic and all the herbs and spices; add the vinegar and oil and shake well to emulsify the dressing.
7
Pour half the dressing into the other jar.
8
Pack the vegetables into the jars.
9
If vegetables are not completely coated, make and add more dressing.
10
Screw lids onto jars and refrigerate.
11
Allow the mixture to mellow for a couple of days before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 serrano chiles, thinly sliced, with seeds removed, 2 red sweet peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 or 2 celery ribs, sliced or julienned, 1 or 2 carrots, sliced or julienned, and more.

Yes, Giardiniera falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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