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Quick Pickled Cucumbers
  • 20 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 40 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/3 C vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 C water
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

Mise en place

  • Wash and dry the cucumber and bell pepper. Slice finely.
  • Measure out the ingredients.

Prepare

  • Add the cucumber and bell pepper to a medium bowl and toss to combine.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, water, and salt.
  • Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring, just until the sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the cucumbers and bell peppers in the bowl.
  • Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Serve

  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

  • 5 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Cucumbers are high in vitamin K, C, water and antioxidants.

Cultural Facts

The word pickle originates from the Dutch pekel or northern German pokel, meaning "salt" or "brine."

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