Mussels In Tomato Sauce (quick and easy!)
Delicious mussels cooked in a rich tomato sauce flavored with garlic and fresh herbs.
Servings: 1 large serving
Calories: 428kcal
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) half-shelled mussels
- ½ medium-sized onion minced
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 375 grams (1½ cups) crushed tomatoes canned or fresh, grated or pulsed
- 50 grams (½) green bell pepper minced
- 250 ml (1 cup) hot water or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano or ⅔ teaspoon dried
- 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley chopped + extra to serve with
Instructions
- Chop the 2 garlic cloves.
- Saute the onion and chopped garlic in a saute pan until golden and translucent.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, parsley, oregano, and bell pepper.
- Press or grate the remaining garlic and add to the pan.
- Pour in the water or stock. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Simmer partly covered over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Raise the heat to moderate.
- Add the mussels and a splash of olive oil.
- Cook for 10 minutes. If necessary, raise the heat to high for 2-3 minutes if the sauce is too thin.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1359mg | Potassium: 2275mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1473IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 17mg