Mediterranean-style mussels
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes2 Servings
Yvonne Duivenvoorden
If you've never cooked mussels, trust us - they're a cinch (and easy on the budget). After a quick scrub, they're ready for simmering in our garlicky tomato sauce.
Ingredients
1 onion
6 garlic cloves
1 tbsp olive oil
4 ripe plum tomatoes
1 green bell pepper
1 tbsp drained capers
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
500 g mussels
Instructions
Chop onion. Mince garlic. Heat oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Stirring often, cook for 3 min. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes and pepper. Add to onion along with capers. Sprinkle with seasonings. Stir often until tomatoes start to break down, 5 to 7 min.
Chop onion. Mince garlic. Heat oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Stirring often, cook for 3 min. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes and pepper. Add to onion along with capers. Sprinkle with seasonings. Stir often until tomatoes start to break down, 5 to 7 min.
Meanwhile, scrub mussels and pull off beards. Discard any that are open. Stir into thickened tomato mixture. Cover and cook until most mussels open, about 6 min. Stir halfway through cooking. Discard any mussels that are not open after 6 min. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve in wide soup bowls with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 197, Protein 11g, Carbohydrates 21g, Fat 9g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 266mg.
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