Tomato basil mussels

Tomato basil mussels
Main Ingredient: Mussels Tomatoes

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Tomato basil mussels ingredients

  • 2 lb Mussels
  • 19 oz tomatoes, can
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c green onions, sliced
  • 1 clv garlic, minced
  • c Dry white wine
  • - or chicken stock
  • 1 t Dried basil
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Hot pepper sauce
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Balsamic vinegar (optl)
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Cooking Tomato basil mussels

1. Scrub mussels and remove beards.
2. Discard any mussels that do not close when tapped.
3. Drain, seed and dice tomatoes; set aside.
4. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook 2 tbsp of the onions and garlic for 1 minute or until softened.
5. Add tomatoes, wine, basil and hot pepper sauce; bring to boil.
6. Add mussels; cover and steam for 4-6 minutes or until mussels open.
7. Discard any that do not open.
8. Transfer mussels to serving bowl.
9. Stiri vinegar (if using) into tomato mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Pour over mussels; sprinkle with remaining onions.