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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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)
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Step 2
Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set them aside.
Step 4
In a large skillet, combine the apple cider, butter, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper over medium heat.
Step 5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and reduces to about 1/3 cup, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Step 6
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the cider glaze.
Step 7
Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through and well-coated with the glaze.
Step 8
Transfer the glazed green beans to a serving dish and garnish with toasted slivered almonds, if using.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful Thanksgiving side dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (792.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 704.4 |
| Total Fat 41.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1452.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 57.0g | |
| Protein 14.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 273.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1431.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories