MUSSELS WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND GARLIC

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Make and share this Mussels With Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Porfavorcorona

Categories     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs mussels
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onion, finely
2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)

Steps:

  • Scrub mussels under cold water; pull off hairy beards.
  • Discard any that do not close when tapped. Set aside.
  • In large non-stick saucepan, heat oil; saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, wine, basil and oregano; cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add mussels; cover and cook until mussels fully open, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Discard any that do not open.
  • Arrange mussels in bowls; pour sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 657.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 28.3

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