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 looking for a unique and refreshing take on classic pickles? Look no further than our Angled Loofah Bread-and-Butter Pickles! This delightful recipe not only highlights the fascinating flavor of angled loofah, but it also encompasses a medley of vibrant spices that elevate the traditional bread-and-butter pickle experience. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and those with gluten or dairy intolerances, these pickles offer a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy.

With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a scrumptious batch of pickles that will add a zesty crunch to sandwiches, salads, or served as a tasty side dish. What's more, the slightly sweet-and-sour balance derived from cider vinegar and sugar complements the crisp texture of the loofah and the subtlety of the onions, making for a mouthwatering accompaniment to any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon celery seeds 
  • cup 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 
  • 0.5 lb angled loofah 
  • 0.5 lb angled loofah 

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%
Vitamin C:1.9mg
2.3%
Magnesium:9.18mg
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