Quick Pickled Cucumber
Servings: 4
Calories: 6kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup (50g) Lakanto (see Notes)
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) red pepper flakes (see Notes)
- 1 cup (135g) thinly sliced mini cucumber (see Notes)
Instructions
- In a glass mason jar, add the apple cider vinegar, sweetener, and red pepper flakes. Secure the lid, and shake vigorously to combine well.
- Add the cucumbers, secure the lid, and shake to combine. Leave on the counter top or place in the fridge for 30 minutes, shaking and turning upside down periodically for the flavors to mesh.
- Consume immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
YIELD: Makes about 1 cup (135g) quick-pickled cucumbers.
SERVING: 1 serving = 1/4 cup (33.5g).
SK60® APPROVED SWEETENER: Review the Sweeteners Brief on the STAPLES & PREP page.
#1: Use 1/4 cup of a sweetener with a 1:1 substitution ratio for cane sugar.
#2: Use a combination of: 1/4 teaspoon pure monk fruit powder (25% mogroside) + 20 drops of alcohol-free liquid stevia.
RED PEPPER FLAKES: Substitute with a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper.
MINI CUCUMBER: Substitute with 1/4 English cucumber.
FOOD COMBINING: This recipe is made with Magic Foods that combine well with any other foods. Choose to pair with either protein (animal or plant) OR starchy vegetables or quinoa (or other grains). Refer to the FOOD COMBINING page and the SK60® Master Food Combining cheat sheet.
Nutrition
Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 44mg | Calcium: 5mg