Microwave Marinated Vegetables |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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A nice way to make vegetables into a tasty snack to eat when you have the refrigerator door open, instead of say, well, you know. Ingredients:
2 cups white vinegar |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips, 2 x 1/4 inch |
1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, and 1/4 inch stem slices |
1 cup fresh cauliflower floret |
2 green pepper rings, 1/2 inch thick |
1/2 cup water |
2 whole garlic cloves |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided |
Directions:
1. In 4-cup measure mix vinegar, sugar and salt.
2. Cover with plastic wrap.
3. Microwave at High 4 to 6 minutes, or until mixture begins to boil.
4. Boil 1 minute.
5. Cool.
6. Place carrots, brocoli, cauliflowerets, green pepper and water in 2-quart casserole, cover.
7. Microwave at High 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are vibrant colors but still crisp, stirring after half the time.
8. Drain and rinse under cold water.
9. Layer vegetables in two 1-pint jars as follows: stand carrots upright, add green pepper ring, layer of cauliflowerets, and broccoli, then clove of garlic.
10. Pour half of vinegar mixture into each jar.
11. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to each; cover.
12. Refrigerate at least 5 days before serving and no longer than 4 weeks.
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