MUSSELS IN RED PESTO

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Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tsp olive oil
1 shallot , finely chopped
1 small glass white wine
pinch crushed chilli flakes
500g clean live mussels
2 tbsp red pesto
crusty bread , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the shallot for 4-5 mins until softened. Pour in the wine, add the chilli flakes and bubble for 2 mins.
  • Add the mussels. Cover and cook for 5 mins until all the shells have opened. Discard any that remain closed. Stir in the red pesto and toss well. Tip into a large bowl and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.49 milligram of sodium

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