Mussels in red pesto
Serves 1
Easy
Prep:
Cook:
Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine
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- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 shallotfinely chopped
- 1 small glass white wine
- pinch crushed chilli flakes
- 500g clean live mussels
- 2 tbsp red pesto
- crusty breadto serve
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal311
- fat15g
- saturates3g
- carbs11g
- sugars6g
- fibre0g
- protein25g
- salt1.49glow
Method
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.
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.
