Did you know Nasturtium seeds are they edible? Actually, Nasturtium leaves and Nasturtium flowers they are also edible! This Nasturtium recipe will show you how to make your own “Poor Man’s Capers” by pickling Nasturtium seeds in brine. Pickled Nasturtium pods it can be used as a substitute for capers in many recipes, including mine Dill potato salad recipe.
If you are a fan of capers, you will love it pickled nasturtium seeds even more! I still remember the first time I learned that Nasturtium flowers were edible. It was many years ago while my mother-in-law visited us in the summer from Arizona.
Marlene mentioned that nasturtium flowers are edible and could be added to salads. The flowers have a spicy, peppery aroma. Since then, I have learned that not only the flowers are edible, but practically the entire plant. Nasturtium leaves are also slightly peppery and spicy and have many culinary uses!
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😍 Why you’ll love this recipe
The Nasturtium plant is gorgeous and easy to grow if you’re in the right climate. And if you are lucky enough to grow this plant, there are so many Nasturtium recipes you can create using the different parts of the plant. This includes the nasturtium flowers, leaves and seeds/pods!
This nasturtium recipe is a great way to use the pepper seeds of the plant by pickling them the same way you would zesty. refrigerator dill pickles or any other vegetable.
If capers had summers, they would be nasturtium seeds. Nasturtium seeds taste very similar to capers, but unlike their expensive cousins, nasturtium seeds are free for the picking! So why not use them to make them tasty, mocking capers?
🛒 What you need to make this recipe
🫙 How to make pickled nasturtium
Step 1: Collect nasturtium seeds from nasturtium plants in spring or summer.
Step 2: Place the nasturtium seeds in a bowl of cold water and swirl them around to remove dirt and debris. Dried stems and flowers will float to the surface.
Step 3: Add clean pods to an 8-ounce pickle jar. Fill a small saucepan with water, vinegar, salt and sugar and bring to the boil. Add a few sprigs of fresh dill to the jar, then pour the pickling solution over the pods.
Step 4: Seal and put in a dark, cool place. Let it marinate for at least one or two weeks. Store in the fridge afterwards.
🍽 How to enjoy pickled nasturtium seeds
As mentioned earlier, Pickled nasturtium seeds can be used as an alternative to capers in most recipes. Here are some ways to enjoy edible nasturtium seeds:
- Use pickled nasturtium seeds on bagels and lox instead of capers.
- Add nasturtium seeds to creamy pasta dishes.
- Use pickled nasturtium seeds as a topping for Keto Deviled Eggs.
- Add a handful of capers to the poor man with chickpeas when cooking Lebanese hummus.
- Throw a handful of pickled nasturtium seeds into this roasted beetroot salad to add texture and a little spice.
- Add nasturtium seeds to potato salad with dillthe flavors are like a marriage made in heaven.
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQ
Capers are the buds of the plant”Capparis Spinosa.” Capers are not seeds, but unopened flower buds that are picked before ripening. The buds are then dried and salted.
The entire Nasturtium plant is edible and can be incorporated into many recipes! Nasturtium flowers they are edible and can be used in salads, jams or to flavor vinegar. Nasturtium flowers can also be filled with cream cheese or other spreads. Finally, flowers are perfect for decorating cakes like this one Cheesecake with loquat or adding to a salad.
Nasturtium leaves can be used instead of basil to make pesto. Larger leaves can be used instead of grape leaves grape leaf dolma recipe. Nasturtium leaves can even be added to a sandwich if you’ve run out of mustard, they have a similar flavor!
finally, Nasturtium seeds they are also edible and, when pickled, comparable to capers. Dare I say, even better?
👩🏼🍳 Professional advice
- If you think you might find the flavor too strong, soak the seeds in a mixture of two cups of water and ¼ cup of salt for 3 to 5 days. Rinse the seeds and continue with the recipe steps.
- The extra brining time softens the flavor, but I personally prefer the strong flavor.
- Pickle nasturtium seeds for at least 2 weeks, longer would be even better.
- Store pickled nasturtium seeds in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
- In the case of pressure canning, pickled nasturtium seeds can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
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📖 Recipe
Pickled nasturtium seeds
Why buy capers when you can make these delicious pickled nasturtium seeds instead?
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Portions: 1 jar
Calories: 2kcal
Instructions
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Collect nasturtium seeds from nasturtium plants in spring or summer.
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Place the nasturtium seeds in a bowl of cold water and swirl them around to remove dirt and debris. Dried stems and flowers will float to the surface.
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Add clean pods to an 8-ounce pickle jar. Fill a small saucepan with water, vinegar, salt and sugar and bring to the boil. Add a few sprigs of fresh dill to the jar, then pour the pickling solution over the pods.
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Seal and put in a dark, cool place. Let it marinate for at least one or two weeks. Store in the fridge afterwards.
Notes
- If you think you might find the flavor too strong, soak the seeds in a mixture of two cups of water and ¼ cup of salt for 3 to 5 days. Rinse the seeds and continue with the recipe steps.
- The extra brining time softens the flavor, but I personally prefer the strong flavor.
- Pickle nasturtium seeds for at least 2 weeks, longer would be even better.
- Store pickled nasturtium seeds in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
- In the case of pressure canning, pickled nasturtium seeds can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Nutrition
Service: 1spoon | Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0Mr | Protein: 0Mr | Fat: 0Mr | Saturated fats: 0Mr | Cholesterol: 0mg | Fiber: 0Mr | Sugar: 0Mr
