September 5, 2013
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Think that homemade pickles are a specialty confined to your grandmother’s kitchen? Use your microwave and you can make your own in a matter of minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 Cups sugar
- 1/2 Cup white-wine vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/4 Teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 Teaspoon turmeric
- 1 Teaspoon salt
Directions
In a microwaveable 2-quart bowl, combine all of the ingredients together and mix well. Microwave, uncovered, at 80 percent power for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow pickles to cool. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutritional Facts
Servings6
Calories Per Serving117
Total Fat0.2g0.2%
Sugar27gN/A
Protein0.6g1.2%
Carbs29g10%
Vitamin A3µgN/A
Vitamin C3mg5%
Vitamin K8µg10%
Calcium16mg2%
Fiber0.6g2.5%
Folate (food)7µgN/A
Folate equivalent (total)7µg2%
Iron0.3mg1.8%
Magnesium10mg2%
Phosphorus20mg3%
Potassium106mg3%
Sodium264mg11%
Sugars, added25gN/A
Zinc0.2mg1.1%
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