Steamed Mussels with Charmoula
Charmoula is a classic Moroccan seasoning blend similar in consistency to Italian pesto.
Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 14 mussels)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 237
- Calories from fat: 36%
- Fat: 9.6g
- Saturated fat: 1.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 5.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrate: 10.8g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
- Iron: 6.8mg
- Sodium: 591mg
- Calcium: 97mg
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 pound small mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 28 mussels)
- Charmoula
- 1/2 cup drained canned navy beans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; saute 3 minutes. Add wine and mussels; cover and cook over high heat 4 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells. Stir in Charmoula, beans, and salt; cook until thoroughly heated.
Steamed Mussels with Charmoula Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, New American, Middle Eastern, Moroccan
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Shellfish
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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