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Mussels in Spicy Tomato-Cilantro Broth

According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, mussels are a ‘super green’ seafood choice because they are good for both your health and the oceans.

Makes 4 servings

YOU NEED:

  • 2 lbs mussels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash and scrub mussels, set aside.
  2. Heat garlic in olive oil on medium heat in a large sauté pan
    or pot until softened.
  3. Add wine and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, cover and simmer another 7 minutes.
  4. Add mussels, cover, and cook until mussel shells open. Do not eat any mussels that have not opened. Serve with crusty bread.