Side dishe for 8
Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera
$5.91for 430 minServes 8
Crunchy cauliflower, peppers, celery, and olives are briefly brined, then dressed with vinegar, garlic, oregano, and oil.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 1 | $3.29Typical price | |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price | |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price | |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price | |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 4 | $1.00Typical price | |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.80Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.82 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes
$1.48 per serving$5.91 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 carrot
- 4 jalapeno peppers
- 4 serrano peppers
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 jar (10 oz) small pimiento-stuffed olives
Steps
- Cut the cauliflower, celery, carrot, jalapenos, and serranos into small pieces.
- Stir the salt into 4 cups water, soak the vegetables for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse them well.
- Whisk the vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
- Toss the vegetables and olives with the vinegar mixture and canola oil.
- Chill the giardiniera for 5 minutes before serving.
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