Zucchini Pepper Relish

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and tangy Zucchini Pepper Relish, a versatile condiment packed with garden-fresh flavors! Grated zucchini combines with a colorful medley of red and green bell peppers, sweet yellow onion, and a zesty blend of mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric for an irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. This easy relish recipe is perfect for elevating burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, or grilled meats, and it also makes a standout addition to cheese boards or charcuterie spreads. With a quick prep and simmering process, plus the option to store in the fridge or preserve through canning, this homemade zucchini relish is your new go-to for adding a burst of flavor to any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 4 cups (grated, unpeeled) zucchini
• 1 cup (finely diced) red bell pepper
• 1 cup (finely diced) green bell pepper
• 1 cup (finely diced) yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1.5 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 0.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Place the grated zucchini in a large bowl. Sprinkle the kosher salt evenly over the zucchini and stir to combine. Let the zucchini sit for 1 hour to draw out excess moisture.

Step 2

After 1 hour, transfer the salted zucchini to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, then set aside.

Step 3

In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, white vinegar, granulated sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar.

Step 4

Add the drained zucchini to the pot and stir to combine with the other ingredients.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the relish thickens slightly.

Step 6

Remove the pot from the heat and let the relish cool slightly. If canning, proceed with sterilized jars and a water bath canning process. Otherwise, transfer the cooled relish to airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 7

Serve the zucchini pepper relish as a condiment for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, or grilled meats. It can also be used as an accompaniment to cheese platters or charcuterie.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1679.3 grams (1679.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1244

Total Fat 5.50g	7%
Saturated Fat 1.10g	6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9293mg	404%
Total Carbohydrate 285.70g	104%
Dietary Fiber 16.20g	58%
Total Sugars 260.10g
Protein 13.50g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258mg	20%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 2592mg	55%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.0%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 91.7%