Quick Pickled Vegetables

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 large jar

Ingredients

2 cups mixed vegetables (sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, carrot matchsticks)

1 cup water

1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp salt

1 tsp whole mustard seeds & black peppercorns

2 sprigs fresh dill

Instructions

1. Pack the sliced cucumbers, red bell peppers, red onions, carrots, fresh dill sprigs, mustard seeds, and peppercorns tightly into a clean glass jar.

2. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low simmer, stirring until the salt and sugar fully dissolve.

3. Pour the hot brine mixture carefully into the jar over the vegetables until fully submerged.

4. Let cool to room temperature, then cover with a tight lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.