Sweet and Hot Green Beans and Carrots

Whisk together sugar and vinegar until sugar dissolves. Stir in red pepper and garlic; cover and let stand 4 hours.

Cook green beans and carrots in boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop cooking process; drain.

Pour vinegar mixture over veggies, toss to coat. Let stand 1 hour before serving.