Description
A playful twist on pickled Brussels sprouts infused with zesty Cajun seasoning, perfect for snacking or as a vibrant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- Water (enough to cover the sprouts)
- 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 4–6 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash and trim the Brussels sprouts, cutting off brown ends and removing yellow leaves.
- Combine water, vinegar, and salt in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Layer garlic cloves, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes in a jar.
- Pack the cooked Brussels sprouts into the jar tightly.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the Brussels sprouts to submerge them.
- Cool the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Use fresh Brussels sprouts for the best texture. Don’t skip the chilling time for flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg