Angled Loofah Bread-and-Butter Pickles

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Angled Loofah Bread-and-Butter Pickles
45 min.
6
120kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pickle game with a unique twist? Introducing Angled Loofah Bread-and-Butter Pickles, a delightful vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free treat that will tantalize your taste buds! This innovative recipe showcases the often-overlooked loofah, transforming it into a crunchy, tangy, and sweet pickle that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, or simply enjoying straight from the jar.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a batch of these vibrant pickles that serve six people, making them an ideal addition to your next gathering or picnic. With only 120 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while savoring the delightful combination of flavors. The pickling process enhances the natural sweetness of the loofah, complemented by the aromatic spices of celery and mustard seeds, along with a hint of turmeric for a beautiful golden hue.

What’s more, these pickles are incredibly easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal equipment, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can whip up this refreshing condiment. Plus, the longer you let them chill, the more the flavors develop, making them a perfect make-ahead option. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this unique and delicious recipe that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon celery seed 
  • cup apple cider vinegar 
  • cups ice cubes 
  • tablespoons kosher salt 
  • teaspoon mustard seeds 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 lb onion sweet separated thinly sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon turmeric 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Scrub loofah and peel only the ridges, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Toss loofah with kosher salt in a bowl, then cover with ice and let stand 2 hours.
  2. Drain and remove any unmelted ice.
  3. Bring vinegar, water, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric to a boil in a 1-quart nonreactive saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Add loofah and onion, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer pickles with liquid to a 1-quart heatproof glass or ceramic bowl and cool to room temperature. Chill, covered, at least 2 days (for flavors to develop) and up to 1 month.
  6. • We don't recommend processing these pickles.
  7. Additional heating gives the loofah a mushy texture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein1.58%
Fat2.6%
Carbs95.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.18
Glycemic Load
17.6
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
1.6004348070887%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
1.27mg
Kaempferol
0.43mg
Myricetin
0.43mg
Quercetin
5.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.2kcal
6.01%
Fat:0.34g
0.53%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.1%
Carbohydrates:28.39g
9.46%
Net Carbohydrates:27.95g
10.16%
Sugar:27.04g
30.05%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2336.04mg
101.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.47g
0.94%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.31%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.71%
Copper:0.05mg
2.48%
Folate:9.55µg
2.39%
Potassium:83.17mg
2.38%
Magnesium:9.18mg
2.3%
Vitamin C:1.9mg
2.3%
Selenium:1.45µg
2.07%
Iron:0.37mg
2.03%
Calcium:19.42mg
1.94%
Phosphorus:18.67mg
1.87%
Fiber:0.44g
1.75%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.35%
Source:Epicurious