Melissa's Mussels

Name: Melissa's Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 5 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded; 1 large onion, diced; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 5 large cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer; 0.5 cup red wine; 2 tablespoons peppercorns in brine, crushed

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Serve these mussels as an appetizer with some crusty bread or as a meal over linguini. It is sure to please mussel lovers!

Submitted by Melissa Rapoza Fragoza

Published on March 21, 2018

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

5 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 large onion, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
5 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
½ cup red wine
2 tablespoons peppercorns in brine, crushed (Optional)

Directions

In a large pot (or the kitchen sink basin), soak the mussels 10 minutes in enough lightly salted cold water to cover.
In a separate large pot, mix the onion, tomatoes, garlic, beer, wine, and peppercorns. Place the mussels in the pot, and bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until mussels open. Discard unopened mussels.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209	Calories
1g	Fat
17g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 616mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 19g	38%
Vitamin C 27mg	30%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 684mg	15%

* 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.

Melissa's Mussels

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