Spicy Italian Giardiniera Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh cauliflower florets
• 0.5 cup salt
• 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Collect all of the necessary ingredients.
2. Combine the green and red peppers, jalapeños, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower in a large bowl. Add salt, then add enough cold water to fully submerge the vegetables. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
3. Drain the salty water, then rinse the vegetables thoroughly and set them aside.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the olives, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour in the vinegar and olive oil, stirring well to combine. Add this mixture to the vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 233 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 306 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g