Green Beans in Cider Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Green Beans in Cider Recipe

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Green Beans in Cider Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 78.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.2g 6%

Carbohydrates: 13.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 7.3g

Fat: 1.4g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 2%

Cholesterol: 2.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 291.4IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 10.2mg 17%

Folate: 3.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 33.7mg 3%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 2mg 1%

Potassium: 29.2mg 1%

Sodium: 114.3mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 12.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.