Spicy Giardiniera
Posted March 19, 2007 – 10:16 am in: Condiments, Italian
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup salt
- water to cover
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 5 ounce jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
- Place green and red peppers, jalapenos, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower into a large bowl. Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminium foil, and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, drain and rinse the vegetables. In a separate bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and olives. Pour in vinegar and olive oil, and mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days before using.