Mussels Marinara

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Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
¼ cup red wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 pounds mussels*
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Nutrition Information: 

320 calories; 12g fat (2g saturated; 1.1g omega-3); 900mg sodium; 19g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 29g protein; 15% vitamin A; 60% vitamin C; 60% iron

Instructions: 

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, and parsley and bring to a simmer. Add the mussels and stir until combined with the tomato mixture. Cover and simmer until the mussels are open and cooked, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

*Choose fresh mussels that are tightly closed, and rinse them well under running water before cooking.
Source:

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Authors, The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers
www.MealMakeoverMoms.com

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