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Giardiniera Spread Recipe

Spice up your sandwiches with this vibrant and healthy Giardiniera spread! Made with crunchy pickled vegetables – carrots, cauliflower, celery, pepperoncini, and red peppers – this flavorful paste is a delicious and lighter alternative to traditional creamy spreads. Perfect for adding a zesty kick to your favorite sandwiches or as a topping for grilled vegetables (try it on our Grilled Veggies on Toasted Ciabatta recipe #92754!). Find pre-pickled giardiniera in the pickle section of your supermarket. Taste before adding extra salt, as the giardiniera is already seasoned.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 15.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Giardiniera Spread

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How to Make Giardiniera Spread

  1. Remove stems from approximately 1 cup of pepperoncini peppers.
  2. Combine 1 cup chopped pickled carrots, 1 cup chopped pickled cauliflower, 1 cup chopped pickled celery, the prepared pepperoncini, and 1/2 cup chopped pickled red peppers in a food processor or blender.
  3. Process until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference.
  5. Spread generously on your favorite hero sandwich, toasted bread, or use as a topping for grilled vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

1g

Carbs

0g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Condiments Etc Vegetables Easy Dietary Carrots Cauliflower Peppers