Recipe

Preserved Veggies

10
Mins
Prep time
10
Mins
Cook time
2
Serves

A quick and easy way to use up any veggies. Add to cheese platters, sandwiches or enjoy on its own.

Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetables
Vegetarian
Preserved Veggies

These preserved veggies are an easy use it up recipe that transforms any vegetables into tangy, flavourful preserves that are perfect for cheese platters, sandwiches, or enjoying straight from the jar. It’s ideal for when you have floppy veggies and need a clever way to avoid food waste. Simply cook your vegetables, pack them into a jar with herbs and garlic, and cover with a simple oil and vinegar mix. This recipe is endlessly flexible, as you can use whatever vegetables you have and add any herbs, spices, or vinegar that’s in the cupboard. It’s a fun way to get creative in the kitchen with everyone of all ages. So, when you’re facing vegetables that need using, give these preserved veggies a try!

Need

Any veggies (we’ve used capsicum, zucchini and eggplant)
Olive oil
Garlic cloves
Any vinegar
Any herbs
Peppercorns
A jar

How

  1. Preheat oven to 110 degrees. Sterilise jar by washing with hot soapy water and placing in the oven for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Cook your veggies as you like – grill, blanch or roast depending on which veggies you have.
  3. Place veggies in a jar. Add herbs, garlic and peppercorns, leaving some space at the top of the jar.
  4. In a separate bowl combine 2 parts olive oil to 1 part vinegar and pour into the jar. Completely cover the veggies.
  5. Store in the fridge and enjoy for weeks to come.