Green Beans with Cider Glaze Thanksgiving
Elevate your Thanksgiving table with these Green Beans with Cider Glaze—a simple yet stunning side dish that combines fresh, crisp green beans with a luscious glaze made from apple cider, honey, and Dijon mustard. This recipe offers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, enhanced by the richness of unsalted butter and a touch of black pepper for depth. Blanching the green beans ensures they stay vibrant and tender-crisp, while the cider reduction creates a glossy coating that feels indulgent yet light. Garnish with toasted slivered almonds for a nutty crunch that complements the glaze beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile side dish not only looks festive but is a crowd-pleaser that pairs effortlessly with your holiday favorites. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or looking for a fresh fall-inspired side, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional garnish)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set them aside.
In a large skillet, combine the apple cider, butter, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper over medium heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and reduces to about 1/3 cup, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the cider glaze.
Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through and well-coated with the glaze.
Transfer the glazed green beans to a serving dish and garnish with toasted slivered almonds, if using.
Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful Thanksgiving side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 356 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
