Pickled Turnips

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Pickled turnips are a popular Middle Eastern mezes. Adding a beet slice to each jar turns the turnips pink; you can omit this step if you like.

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Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
6 pint jars (about 12 cups)
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick wedges or sticks (about 8 cups)

  • 6 slices peeled beet

  • 3-6 whole large cloves garlic, sliced

  • 3 cups distilled white vinegar or cider vinegar

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sea salt

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

  1. Divide turnips among 6 pint-size (2-cup) canning jars or similar-size tempered-glass or heatproof-plastic containers with lids. Add 1 beet slice to each jar (this dyes the pickles pink) and divide the garlic slices among the jars.

  2. Combine vinegar, 3 cups water, salt and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the salt and sugar dissolve. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  3. Carefully fill jars (or containers) with brine to within 1/2 inch of the rim, covering the turnips completely. (Discard any leftover brine.)

  4. Place the lids on the jars (or containers). Refrigerate for at least 1 week before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Equipment: 6 pint-size (2-cup) canning jars or similar-size tempered-glass or heatproof-plastic containers with lids

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

9 Calories
1g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Serving Size 1/4 cup
Calories 9
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 58mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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