Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 cup white vinegar; 2 large turnips; 1 small beet; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tsp peppercorn

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
16 servings
Calories
13 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips Recipe

Isaac Lopez

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Pickled turnips are a Middle Eastern staple and are ready in 15 minutes. They're crisp and delicious with a subtle heat and the beautiful color comes from beets. You can add them to sandwiches or salads for flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups water
1 tbsp kosher salt
1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup white vinegar
2 large turnips peeled and cut into 1/2-inch batons
1 small beet peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
1 tsp peppercorn

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Instructions

Place the water in a saucepan over medium high heat. Once it starts to simmer, add the salt and sugar. When the salt and sugar are dissolved, add the vinegar and simmer on medium low for 2 minutes. Turn the heat off and set the saucepan aside for the brine to cool completely.
Place the turnips in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid and top with the beets. Add the garlic slices and peppercorn as well. You can use one large mason jar or 2-3 smaller jars.
Pour the brine into the jar (or jars) and make sure it covers the turnip completely. Seal the lid and refrigerate for 6 days.

Notes

Serving suggestions: You can serve pickled turnips with chicken shawarma, falafel, shish tawook, kofta kebab, kibbeh or as part of a mezze platter with with labneh and hummus.
Keep the pickled turnips in the fridge for up to a month. It's best to consume them within the first two weeks.
You don't have to eat the beet since it's mostly used for its color.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 13kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 452mg (19%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 13 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	13kcal	1%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	452mg	19%
Potassium	53mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	3IU	0%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	10mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%