GiardinieraHomemade giardiniera, meaning gardening, is a blend of fresh vegetables pickled and stored in the refrigerator. Great to add to chicken or beef also it is delicious chopped coarsely on your favorite sandwiches, or on crusty bread. My organic blend of veggies always becomes a healthy and tasty additive to most foods.
Homemade Giardiniera
3 carrots, sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut in strips
3 serrano peppers, sliced
2 cups cauliflower, small florets
1 can kidney beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon salt
20 peppercorns
2 bay leaves
4 tablespoons honey
2 1/4 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
4 tablespoons olive oil
Wash and cut vegetables steam for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables still have a light crunch. Place in a bowl add beans, salt, peppercorns and bay leafs. Fill 4 jars, combine honey, vinegar and water pour over vegetables. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil on top of each jar, seal and refrigerate.
