Fire and Ice Tomatoes

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 6 med. tomatoes, quartered
• 1 med. onion, sliced
• 1 med. green pepper, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup water
• 1-1/2 Tbsps. vegan sugar
• 1-1/2 tsps. celery salt
• 1-1/2 tsps. vegan mustard seeds
• 1 large cucumber, sliced
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

In large bowl combine tomatoes, onion, green pepper, and cucumber. In small saucepan combine vinegar, water, vegan sugar, celery salt, mustard seeds, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Bring to boil; boil 1 minute. Pour hot vinegar mixture over tomato mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hrs. or overnight to blend flavors. Serve with slotted spoon.

I can''t wait for real tomatoes, not the ersatz winter varieties!