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.

Provided by Carol Shorter Hicks

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

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

mashal waris
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the cider sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Sab
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This is a great recipe! The green beans are so flavorful and the cider sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to cook green beans.


keshav chaulagain
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I loved this recipe! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the cider sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to cook green beans.


PREDATOR 7
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This recipe is a must-try! The green beans are so flavorful and the cider sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Rashid taap
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The cider sauce is amazing and the green beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jenna Hacker
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This is a great recipe! The green beans are cooked perfectly and the cider sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Habib game
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the cider sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Collette Turner
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This is a great recipe! The green beans are so flavorful and the cider sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to cook green beans.


CYLAS 7
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I loved this recipe! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the cider sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to cook green beans.


Fu3g0
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This recipe is a must-try! The green beans are so flavorful and the cider sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Lace
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The cider sauce is amazing and the green beans are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hussain jan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the green beans and the cider sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Alaina Wright
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This recipe is a winner! The green beans are cooked perfectly and the cider sauce is divine. I will definitely be making this again.


David Konadu
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the cider sauce was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Asere Doreen
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This is a great recipe! The green beans are so flavorful and the cider sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shahid Natt
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the cider sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tim Wand
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I love green beans, and this recipe is a great way to change them up. The cider gives them a nice tangy flavor, and the bacon adds a smoky richness. I will definitely be making this again!


Cierra Scott
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These green beans were a hit at our last dinner party! They had a unique, sweet flavor thanks to the cider and were perfectly tender. I'll definitely be making them again.