Appetizer for 16
Italian Giardiniera
$2.40for 440 minServes 16
Mixed vegetables simmer in a seasoned vinegar brine, then go into hot jars for a crisp Italian-style pickle.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Green beans, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.62Typical price |
 | Cauliflower, a little$3.29 each typical | a little | $0.48Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.60 | ||
Swaps
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacks
$0.60 per serving$2.40 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup cauliflower
- 1 cup carrots
- 1/2 cup celery
- 2 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup salt
- 4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp whole peppercorn
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 whole cloves
Steps
- Blanch the onions, green beans, cauliflower, carrots, and celery in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
- Boil the vinegar, 2 1/2 cups water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cloves in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
- Pack the hot vegetables into sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top.
- Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, remove air bubbles, and wipe the jar rims clean.
- Process the sealed jars in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
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