Heart-Healthy Pickled Daikon
Transform your meals with this crave-worthy recipe for Heart-Healthy Pickled Daikon, a deliciously tangy and nutrient-rich addition to your favorite dishes. Featuring crisp slices of daikon radish infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a medley of aromatic garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns, this quick and easy pickling recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and zesty flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this guilt-free side dish is packed with gut-friendly probiotics and made with wholesome ingredients to support cardiovascular health. Serve it as a refreshing condiment, a bold salad topping, or a tangy twist to sandwiches and grain bowls. Ready in just 24 hours, this refrigerator pickle is a simple way to elevate your meals without compromising on health or flavor. Perfect for anyone seeking heart-healthy recipes or vibrant, low-calorie side dishes!
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Ingredients
- 1 large daikon radish
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Directions
Step 1
Peel the daikon radish and slice it into thin rounds or matchsticks, about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Stir until the honey and salt are fully dissolved.
Step 3
Peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves.
Step 4
Add the garlic cloves, bay leaf, and black peppercorns to the vinegar mixture. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove it from heat.
Step 5
Pack the sliced daikon radish into a clean, sterilized glass jar, leaving a little space at the top.
Step 6
Pour the warm pickling liquid over the daikon, ensuring all pieces are submerged. You may need to press down gently.
Step 7
Seal the jar with a lid and let it cool to room temperature. Once cool, transfer it to the refrigerator.
Step 8
Allow the daikon to pickle for at least 24 hours for optimum flavor development. The pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Step 9
Serve as a refreshing side dish, salad topping, or a tangy addition to sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 935.3 grams (935.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 349 |
| Total Fat 10.70g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 2.80g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 3019mg | 131% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.60g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.00g | 25% |
| Total Sugars 42.70g | |
| Protein 3.50g | 7% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 157mg | 12% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 1161mg | 25% |
Source of Calories