MUSSELS WITH POTATOES AND OLIVES

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These are served in a Mediterranean spiced tomato sauce. I like to drain the diced tomatoes, then puree and add to the drained tomato liquid so that it is smooth, not chunky.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Mussels

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
kosher salt
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
2 lbs mussels, scrubbed
2/3 cup green olives, halved
1/2 cup fresh parsley, rough chop

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes, in water, until tender or cover by 1/2 inch with water and microwave, covered, 6 minutes.
  • Heat oil, in a Dutch oven, over medium high heat; add onion and garlic and cook until onion is golden, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in potatoes, season with paprika, allspice, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add one cup water and tomatoes, simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Add mussels, olives, and parsley, cover and cook until shells open, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 1230.8, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 30.2

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