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
- 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
- Protein 3.89 g Low Source
- Carbs 14.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.95 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.1 mg Low Source
- Sodium 81.19 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.72 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.49 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Calcium 52.56 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source
- Potassium 387.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 39.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.62 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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