Green Beans in Cider

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I prepared this for Thanksgiving dinner in place of the traditional but heavy green bean casserole. It has a delicious, faintly sweet flavor.

Submitted by Carol Shorter Hicks
Updated on July 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans

  • ½ cup apple cider

  • ½ teaspoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons real bacon bits

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine green beans and cider in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high for 5 minutes; stir beans. Return to oven and cook until tender, 5 more minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving bowl; reserve cider.

  2. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bacon bits and onion in the hot oil until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour cider from green beans into the skillet; simmer until liquid is reduced, 5 minutes.

  3. Spoon bacon mixture over green beans. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

79 Calories
1g Fat
13g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 29mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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