Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans Green Beans in Cider 4.0 (6) 5 Reviews 3 Photos I prepared this for Thanksgiving dinner in place of the traditional but heavy green bean casserole. It has a delicious, faintly sweet flavor. Submitted by Carol Shorter Hicks Updated on July 24, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 Directions 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 79 Calories 1g Fat 13g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 79 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Cholesterol 3mg 1% Sodium 114mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 7g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Calcium 34mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 29mg 1% * 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.