Ingredients
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50 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup white wine
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2 tablespoons margarine or butter
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3 green onions, chopped
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1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
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3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
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salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Place mussels in a large bowl with cold water to cover. Let them soak for about 20 minutes to remove any dirt or sand.
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Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and sauté for one minute, but do not brown. Add chopped green onion and tomatoes, and cook until almost tender. Pour in white wine and stir in parsley and butter. Bring to a boil and allow to boil until liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add mussels to the pot, cover and allow to cook until shells are opened, about 10 minutes. Transfer mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, discarding any unopened shells. Bon appetit!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
161 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 161 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
Sodium 151mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 8g | 15% |
Vitamin C 25mg | 28% |
Calcium 56mg | 4% |
Iron 8mg | 47% |
Potassium 359mg | 8% |
* 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.