Mussels in red pesto
Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine
Difficulty and servings
Serves 1
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 2 mins
Cook 10 mins
Super healthy, Heart healthy
- Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the shallot for 4-5 mins until softened. Pour in the wine, add the chilli flakes and bubble for 2 mins.
- Add the mussels. Cover and cook for 5 mins until all the shells have opened. Discard any that remain closed. Stir in the red pesto and toss well. Tip into a large bowl and serve with crusty bread.
Mussels in beer
Instead of wine, cook mussels in a glass of white Belgian beer, such as Hoegaarden, and swap the pesto for grainy mustard. Serve with chips.
PER SERVING
311 kcalories, protein 25g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 1.49 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2010.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 shallot , finely chopped
- 1 small glass white wine
- pinch crushed chilli flakes
- 500g clean live mussels
- 2 tbsp red pesto
- crusty bread , to serve
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 1
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 2 mins
Cook 10 mins
Super healthy, Heart healthy
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 shallot , finely chopped
- 1 small glass white wine
- pinch crushed chilli flakes
- 500g clean live mussels
- 2 tbsp red pesto
- crusty bread , to serve
PER SERVING
311 kcalories, protein 25g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 1.49 g
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