Mussels in red pesto
Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine
- Prep: 2 mins
Cook: 10 mins
- Serves 1
- Easy
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
Mussels in beer
Instead of wine, cook mussels in a
glass of white Belgian beer, such as
Hoegaarden, and swap the pesto for
grainy mustard. Serve with chips.
Method
-
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.
-
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.
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