How to Make Green Beans in Cider - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green beans are a versatile and delectable vegetable that can be prepared in a multitude of ways. Whether steamed, sautéed, or roasted, green beans add a nutritious and flavorful element to any meal. One of the most delicious and unique ways to prepare green beans is by cooking them in cider, a technique that imparts a sweet and tangy flavor to the beans.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

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

    79 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 114mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 29mg