Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with this easy-to-make pickled turnips recipe. These strikingly pink, crunchy delights are infused with garlic and peppercorns, offering a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, add them to salads, or incorporate them into wraps, these pickled turnips will invigorate your meals. With only 15 minutes of preparation and a week in the fridge to develop their flavors, they are a must-have staple in any kitchen. Get ready to elevate your dishes with this colorful condiment!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 large turnips (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch batons)
- 1 small beet (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced)
- 1 tsp peppercorn
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, kosher salt, and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Add white vinegar and simmer on medium-low heat for 2 minutes before removing from heat to cool.
- Pack turnip batons in mason jars along with beet chunks and garlic slices.
- Pour cooled brine over the vegetables until fully submerged.
- Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for at least six days before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg