Giardiniera in oil is a typical Italian side dish composed of a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, pearl onions, cauliflower, green beans, peppers and zucchini, which are briefly cooked in water and vinegar and then preserved in olive oil flavored with bay leaf and basil. This Mediterranean delight is perfect to enjoy on its own or as an accompaniment to meats and cheeses. Giardiniera in oil can be prepared in advance and stored for several weeks, developing even more flavor over time.
After completing the various washing and trimming operations, blanch the vegetables in a mixture made up half of white wine for a total time of 10 minutes, starting by immersing the firmer vegetables such as carrots and finishing (about 4 minutes) with the peppers
Drain and let the pieces drain well on a tea towel
After a few minutes, pack into jars
You can arrange the pieces as you like: mixed together or in neat layers for a decorative effect
If you wish, you can give the vegetables various shapes by using the appropriate cutting tool available on the market
Cover with oil
Pot
Cutting board
Knife
Store in a cool, dry place
Giardiniera in oil is a classic Italian side dish rich in flavors
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