Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Makes 6 servings

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2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup white vinegar

3 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon salt

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1. Wash and peel cucumbers.

2. Slice into 1/8 to 1/4 -inch rounds - as uniform as possible.

3. Combine sugar, vinegar, water, and salt in a small bowl. Stir to dissolve the salt and sugar.

4. Add the cucumbers and let stand at least 15 minutes at room temperature.

5. Serve on Sloppy Joes (see accompanying recipe) or on the side.

Per serving: 16 calories, trace protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams sugar, no fat, no cholesterol, 108 milligrams sodium, no fat, no cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 1 gram dietary fiber.EndText