Lunch: Pickled Vegetables

A flavorful and easy vegetarian snack.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Pickled Vegetables

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 cups baby carrots
1 head cauliflower, broken into bite-size florets
2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
2 jalapeños, cut lengthwise into quarters and seeded (or leave seeds for spicier pickles)

Instructions

In a stockpot over medium-high heat, bring vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns and bay leaf to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add vegetables and reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until serving (keeps about 2 weeks).
Drain before serving.

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