Mussels in red pesto
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Serves 1
Easy
Prep: 2 mins
Cook: 10 mins
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Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine
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Ingredients
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1 tsp olive oil
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1 shallot
finely chopped
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1 small glass white wine
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pinch crushed chilli flakes
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500g clean live mussels
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2 tbsp red pesto
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crusty bread
to serve
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Nutrition: per serving
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kcal311
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fat15g
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saturates3g
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carbs11g
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sugars6g
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fibre0g
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protein25g
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salt1.49g
low
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Method
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step 1
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.
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step 2
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.
RECIPE TIPS
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.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2010
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