SPANISH STEAMED MUSSELS

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I was first introduced to preparing Spanish cuisine during a World Tour game on this site. Since then, I have greatly enjoyed making tapas and other Spanish recipes. This is an easy appetizer with some Spanish flair!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Mussels

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil (Spanish is preferred)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1/4 cup dry madeira wine or 1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 5-8 minutes or until softened. Add chickpeas, tomatoes and wine; bring to boiling. Cook and stir 2-4 minutes.
  • Add mussels to pot; stir gently to coat. Cover and simmer 5-8 minutes or until mussels open fully (discard any mussels that do not open.).
  • Spoon mussels and cooking liquid into individual bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges (if desired).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.5, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 833.6, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1, Protein 30.5

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