Love Mussels

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This is great as a light meal with a salad and crusty bread for dipping.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots

  • 1 tablespoon capers

  • 3 cups canned tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded

  • 1 cup chopped green onions

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Swirl olive oil into melted butter. Cook garlic, shallots, and capers in oil and butter until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; stir until well incorporated. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; allow to simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. Add mussels to the pan and cover tightly. Raise heat to medium-high and cook until all mussels have opened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions to serve. Discard any unopened mussels.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142 Calories
7g Fat
16g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 1102mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 84mg 6%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 825mg 18%

* 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.