Zucchini Dill Pickles

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Zucchini Dill Pickles
45 min.
4
142kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your culinary repertoire with a vibrant and tangy side dish, look no further than these Zucchini Dill Pickles! Bursting with flavors, these pickles are not only a delightful accompaniment to any meal but are also incredibly easy to make. Ideal for those who follow a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet, this recipe requires just 45 minutes of your time and will yield four delightful servings.

The star of this dish is, of course, the zucchini. When pickled, this crisp vegetable takes on a delightful crunch and a subtle tang that pairs beautifully with the aromatic dill, zesty garlic, and a hint of heat from jalapeños or Fresno chiles. The infusion of mustard and coriander seeds adds a complex flavor profile that makes these pickles truly unforgettable. Plus, the delicious sweet-and-sour brine, made from white wine vinegar and sugar, completes the magic, transforming fresh zucchini into a jarred delicacy that can be savored for weeks to come.

Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a snack, these Zucchini Dill Pickles are a fantastic way to celebrate the flavors of summer all year round. So grab your jars and immerse yourself in the world of home pickling – you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons brown mustard seeds yellow
  •  fresno chiles split red
  • teaspoon coriander seeds 
  • 12  dill sprigs fresh
  • teaspoon dill seeds 
  •  garlic cloves halved
  • 0.3 teaspoon saffron threads 
  • tablespoons pickling salt divided
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 2.5 cups citrus champagne vinegar 
  • pounds zucchini trimmed (preferably 4" or 8" long)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • tongs

Directions

  1. If using 4" zucchini, halve lengthwise. Ifusing 8" zucchini, halve crosswise, thenquarter lengthwise.
  2. Place in a large bowl.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 4 cups ice.
  4. Add coldwater to cover. Top with a plate to keepsubmerged.
  5. Let sit for 2 hours.
  6. Drain; rinse.
  7. Divide dill sprigs and next 6 ingredientsbetween 2 clean, hot 1-quart jars; set aside.
  8. Bring vinegar, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoonssalt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a largesaucepan. Working in batches, add zucchiniand cook, stirring occasionally, until khaki incolor and slightly pliable, about 2 minutes.Using tongs, transfer zucchini to jars.
  9. Divide hot syrup between jars to coverzucchini, leaving 1/2" space on top. Wiperims, seal, and process in a boiling waterbath for 10 minutes. Allow at least a week to picklebefore eating.

Nutrition Facts

Calories142kcal
Protein12.63%
Fat8.29%
Carbs79.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.27
Glycemic Load
11.23
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.211304446925%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1.3mg
Kaempferol
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
3.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:142.19kcal
7.11%
Fat:1.2g
1.84%
Saturated Fat:0.22g
1.4%
Carbohydrates:25.66g
8.55%
Net Carbohydrates:22.26g
8.1%
Sugar:20.56g
22.85%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7013.34mg
304.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.1g
8.2%
Vitamin C:109.72mg
132.99%
Manganese:0.68mg
34.15%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
32.09%
Potassium:843.99mg
24.11%
Vitamin A:1114.13IU
22.28%
Folate:69.51µg
17.38%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.85%
Magnesium:62.92mg
15.73%
Vitamin K:16.11µg
15.34%
Iron:2.46mg
13.68%
Fiber:3.4g
13.58%
Phosphorus:127.98mg
12.8%
Copper:0.22mg
11.11%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.73%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.39%
Calcium:79.31mg
7.93%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.82%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.83%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.92%
Selenium:1.5µg
2.14%
Source:Epicurious