Escabeche (Pickled Vegetables)

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 12 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 8 bay leaves
• salt
• 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
• 4 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
• 3 medium zucchini, trimmed and sliced diagonally
• 1 lb jicama, peeled, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch dice

1. Heat oil in large pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and onions and saute for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add carrots, peppercorns, thyme, oregano, marjoram and bay leaves. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
3. Add cauliflower, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 cup water. Stir well, cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
4. Add zucchini and jicama. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Vegetables should remain crunchy. Do not overcook.
5. Transfer to a bowl and discard bay leaves. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve at room temperature.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, yellow onion, carrots, black peppercorns, thyme, oregano, marjoram, bay leaves, salt, cauliflower, jalapenos, white vinegar, zucchini, jicama

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/escabeche-pickled-vegetables-134223 (may not work)