Main DishesAugust 15, 2014
Calories
183
Sodium
383mg
15% DV
Fat
8g
13% DV
Protein
14g
29% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
3g
12% DV
Mussels & Clams in a White Wine Tomato Broth
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Lets take a little trip to Italy! I am so blessed, I have taken two trips to the incredibly beautiful and delicious country of Italy! Its been about 6 years since we’ve been but still my husband talks about the mussels in broth that he enjoyed on our trip. I have to admit, me, I’m not much of a fan of mussels or clams but to make the hubby happy i’ll gladly make ‘em. The broth is absolutely incredible with garlic, white wine, fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth and fresh herbs. I serve
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4 dozen mussels, rinsed well and drained
4 dozen little neck clams, rinsed well and drained
4-5 Tbsp olive oil
1 head of garlic cloves, smashed
3 cups white wine
4 cups vegetable broth
6 plum tomatoes, small dice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 Tbsp dried oregano
a couple handfuls of fresh basil leaves
a couple handfuls of fresh parsley leaves, rough chop
crushed red pepper flakes {optional}
4 dozen little neck clams, rinsed well and drained
4-5 Tbsp olive oil
1 head of garlic cloves, smashed
3 cups white wine
4 cups vegetable broth
6 plum tomatoes, small dice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 Tbsp dried oregano
a couple handfuls of fresh basil leaves
a couple handfuls of fresh parsley leaves, rough chop
crushed red pepper flakes {optional}
In a nice big pot, over medium heat, add in the olive oil, garlic and oregano {if adding, also add in the red pepper flakes here}. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden.
Add in the white...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
183
Sodium
383mg
15% DV
Fat
8g
13% DV
Protein
14g
29% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
3g
12% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat2g10%
Polysaturated Fat2g12%
Monosaturated Fat4g29%
Cholesterol28mg9%
Sodium383mg15%
Potassium597mg17%
Protein14g29%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber3g12%
Sugar3g6%
Vitamin A1102IU22%
Vitamin B60.9299999999999999mg46%
Vitamin C13mg21%
Calcium55mg5%
Iron2mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.