Mussels in red pesto

Name: Mussels in red pesto
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil; 1 shallot; 1 small glass white wine; pinch crushed chilli flakes; 500g clean live mussels; 2 tbsp red pesto; crusty bread

Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine

Prep

2 min

Cook

10 min

Total

12 min

Servings

Method

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.

Nutrition

kcal311 kcal

Protein25 g

Fat15 g

Carbs11 g

Micronutrients

Fiber0 g

Sugars6 g

Saturates3 g

Salt1.49 g

Mussels in red pesto

Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine

Prep

2 min

Cook

10 min

Total

12 min

Servings

Method

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.

Nutrition

kcal311 kcal

Protein25 g

Fat15 g

Carbs11 g

Micronutrients

Fiber0 g

Sugars6 g

Saturates3 g

Salt1.49 g

Mussels in red pesto

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Mussels in red pesto

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