Serve these mussels as an appetizer with some crusty bread or as a meal over linguini. It is sure to please mussel lovers!
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
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons peppercorns in brine, crushed (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot (or the kitchen sink basin), soak the mussels 10 minutes in enough lightly salted cold water to cover.
Step 2
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 209 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Cholesterol45mg | 15% |
Sodium616mg | 27% |
Total Carbohydrate17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C27mg | 135% |
Calcium132mg | 10% |
Iron21mg | 118% |
Potassium684mg | 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.
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