Mussels In Red Pesto

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

• Cooking Time Prep 2 mins
  Cook 10 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Serves 1

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  311

• Protein

  25g

• Carbs

  11g

• Fat

  15g

• Saturates

  3g

• Fibre

  0g

• Sugar

  6g

• Salt

  1.49g

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 small glass white wine
• pinch crushed chilli flakes
• 500g clean live mussels
• 2 tbsp red pesto
• crusty bread, to serve

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.

Categories: Cooking For..., Fish