Best 6 Green Beans In Cider Recipes
Green beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are often paired with bacon, onions, and tomatoes, but they can also be cooked on their own or with other vegetables. One delicious way to cook green beans is to simmer them in apple cider. The cider adds a slightly sweet and tangy flavor to the beans, and the resulting dish is both flavorful and healthy. If you are looking for a new way to cook green beans, try this recipe for green beans in cider.
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GREEN BEANS IN CIDER
I prepared this for Thanksgiving dinner in place of the traditional but heavy green bean casserole. It has a delicious, faintly sweet flavor.
Provided by Carol Shorter Hicks
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 78.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 114.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
APPLE CIDER GREEN BEANS
I really liked the cider sauce and tend to double it. You could also use fresh green beans. I tried this on a whim b/c I love apple cider and at Thanksgiving even the veggie haters seemed to like this. If you sub apple juice the sauce will probably be OK, just without the "tang" of the cider.
Provided by dmac085
Categories Apple
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook greenbeans according to package directions to desired doneness.
- Caramelize onions in olive oil. Add cider and raise the heat to deglaze the pan. Salt sparingly and pepper, add Accent if you like. Reduce heat to a simmer and reduce until syrupy. If the sauce isn't sweet enough at this time add a bit of sugar to your taste, adjust salt and pepper as well.
- Add green beans to the sauce, toss to coat and heat through.
- Remove to a serving dish and top with bacon crumbles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.4, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 149.9, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.4
GREEN BEANS WITH APPLE CIDER
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the beans in a large microwave safe bowl, loosely cover bowl with plastic food storage wrap and microwave on high 5 minutes. Uncover and stir the beans, then cover and microwave on high 4 to 7 minutes more, until desired doneness, from still-crisp to tender, but with a bite.
- Heat a small skillet over medium low heat. Add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the onions and cook until beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cider, raise the heat to medium high and cook until liquid is reduced and syrupy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the beans from microwave. Season the beans with salt and pepper, to taste, and add to the pan with the onions and cider. Toss evenly to coat the beans and keep warm until ready to serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE
Enjoy this simple salad with our Grilled Steak Sandwiches with Goat Cheese and Arugula.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set a steamer basket in a pot. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- Place green beans in basket; top with garlic. Cover, and steam until green beans are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Reserve garlic. Transfer green beans to ice water; let stand until cool. Drain; pat dry.
- Make vinaigrette: Using the flat side of the blade of a chef's knife, mash reserved garlic into a paste. Place in a small bowl; whisk in oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Toss green beans with vinaigrette, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g
TANGY PICKLED GREEN BEANS
About 20 years ago I knew a very sweet elderly lady who used to make these for us. They were always so spectacular you could never eat just one bean. She wrote the recipe for me on a little note card one day. After finding it about 6 months ago I decided to try to make these again. They taste just as wonderful as they did back then. Everyone I've passed jars of these to have gone nuts over them. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have.
Provided by Seashorewalker
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 10 Jars, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In each canning jar put the dill, garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Heat to a boil the water, vinegar and salt. Then set aside.
- Wash beans then cook for 15 minutes.
- Drain the beans then cut the ends off each bean. Cut each bean into pieces as desired that will fit into the canning jars.
- Note: The beans will be very soft at this stage but will later change to a perfect texture with a slight crisp.
- Fill each jar with the bean pieces.
- Fill each jar with the the liquid mixture.
- Seal each jar and boil entire sealed jar for 15 minutes.
- ADDITIONAL TIPS:.
- We let these sit in storage for 6 weeks before eating them. I'm not sure that is necessary to let them sit that long.
- When purchasing the green beans make sure they are fresh not frozen. I always purchase a little more than I need in case I run short at the very end.
- I usually end up making more of the liquid mixture as needed until all jars are full.
- The dill, garlic and pepper amounts listed are to fill PINT size pickling jars.
- Cooking the beans for 15 minutes does soften them initially but the canning process firms them up and they end up being perfect with just the right consistancy. Just trust me on this. I thought the first batch I made would end up being trash and have been surprised every since.
- I've been making these beans for years now. I've had cans sit on the shelf for over a year we've recently enjoyed and finished off. That part must be the boiling and sealing process that allows them to remain good for months like that.
- Recently I've started double and trippling the garlic pieces inside. The garlic ends up pickling too and is super good to eat right out of the jar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1419.3, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.8
GREEN BEANS GERMAN STYLE
My mother-in-law introduced me to this quick down-home dish almost 50 years ago when I was a new bride. The tender green beans are topped with diced bacon and a classic sweet-sour glaze. Guests always ask for the recipe. -Vivian Steers, Central Islip, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion in drippings until tender., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, mustard and water until smooth. Stir into onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar. Add the beans; heat thought. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the green beans by removing the ends and any tough strings.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the green beans into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse the green beans under cold water and drain them well.
- Use a large skillet or saucepan to cook the green beans so that they have plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Add the green beans to the skillet or saucepan along with the cider, sugar, butter, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the green beans are tender.
- Stir the green beans occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the skillet or saucepan.
- Season the green beans with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the green beans immediately as a side dish or as a main course.
Conclusion:
Green beans in cider is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy flavor of the cider pairs perfectly with the tender green beans, and the butter and sugar add a touch of richness and depth of flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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