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Healthy Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes
Packed with flavor and nutrients, these Healthy Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes are the perfect appetizer or light dinner for your summer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3 appetizer servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20-25 large fresh mussels cleaned and towel-tried
- 3 TB extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 can 14.5 oz fire-roasted tomatoes, with juices
- ½ cup good quality dry white wine use one you'd like to drink
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Freshly chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Be sure mussels are de-bearded, cleaned, and towel-dried to remove as much excess water as possible. Set aside.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Once oil is hot, add onion and stir/cook until soft. Add garlic and stir 1 minute, until fragrant. Add can of tomatoes with juices and wine, stirring well to combine and heat through, 1-2 min. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add mussels in a single layer in pan, cover with lid, and lower heat to simmer. Simmer just until all mussels are opened. Remove from heat and discard any mussels that haven't opened.
- Serve warm, with chopped herb of your choice for garnish.
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Notes
- The broth is delicious when soaked up with your choice of rustic bread! Feel free to sprinkle on freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired for extra yum.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
381mg
(16%)
Potassium
739mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3appetizer servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 739mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.