Green Beans in Cider
Green Beans in Cider pairs tender microwaved beans with a lightly sweet apple-cider reduction enriched by onion and smoky bacon bits. The gentle sweetness of the cider balances the savory notes, making it a cozy side that fits right in at fall dinners or a Thanksgiving spread.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Beans in Cider, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the green beans and cider in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then stir the beans. Return to the microwave and cook until tender, 5 more minutes. Use a slotted spoon to move the beans to a serving bowl, keeping the cider.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the bacon bits and onion in the hot oil until the onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the cider from the green beans into the skillet and simmer until the liquid reduces, 5 minutes.
- 3
Spoon the bacon mixture over the green beans. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 90.18 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 3.89 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 14.41 g 5%
- Total Fat 1.95 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 81.19 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.72 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 52.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 387.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 39.69 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 14.62 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Green Beans in Cider is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Bacon Bits, Diced Onion, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 90.18 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Beans in Cider made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Bacon Bits, Diced Onion, Green Beans, Olive Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Green Beans in Cider?
- About 25 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 90.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Beans in Cider easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Green Beans in Cider healthy?
- Green Beans in Cider has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 90.18 calories and 3.89 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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