Written in 2017, 9 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.
Nutritional Balance
Balanced Meal Nutrition Profile
Estimated nutrient density and satiety balance per serving against daily wellness targets.
- Dietary Fiber SupportDigestive wellness 38% daily goal
- Satiety DurationFullness without crashes 4.5 hours
- Blood Sugar StabilityLow glycemic curve Steady curve
- Prep SimplicityWeeknight ease Practical prep
Source: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health & USDA Dietary Guidelines.
I don’t know where my mind comes up with these things. It just … happens. But here’s a unique recipe with the taste of Southern sweet tea flavor in every briny bite. They’re sweet. They’re tangy. They’re tea-y. No canning required!
And if you eat the entire jar in one sitting, I recommend doing so while sitting in a rocking chair on a big ol’ porch for the rest of the night.
Sweet Tea Pickles
Serves 12
Ingredients
- 3 medium pickling cucumbers, sliced into thin disks
- Lemon slices (optional)
- 1 cup water, divided
- 2 black tea bags
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup sugar
Instructions
- Add cucumbers and lemons (if using) to 16-ounce glass jar or container with lid.
- Bring ½ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour boiling water over tea bags in a heat-safe bowl and steep for 5 minutes.
- Combine remaining water, vinegar and sugar in medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Discard tea bags and add tea to vinegar mixture.
- Pour over cucumbers and cool to room temperature on counter.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 days and up to 2 months.
Emily Cooper, RD, LD, is a New Hampshire-based dietitian whose health and wellness blog, Sinful Nutrition, features recipes, fitness, and all things health related. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.