Dilled Vegetable Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
3/4 c. vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill weed or 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole dill weed
1 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 lb. fresh whole green beans
3 large carrots, cut into julienne strips
3 stalks celery, cut into julienne strips

Preparation

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add beans, carrots and celery.
Return mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Place vegetables in a shallow container; pour vinegar mixture over vegetables.
Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Yields 4 to 6 servings.