Healthy Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes

By Amy Dong
Published Jun. 21, 2016
Updated Jul. 11, 2023

Packed with flavor and nutrients, these Healthy Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes are the perfect appetizer or light dinner for your summer.

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We just got back from a long weekend running around Lake Superior. {Literally.}

Now that the weekend lakeshore events have given way to the regularly scheduled work week, I’m looking to fuel the family with healthier fare.

‘Cuz we all know Road Trips = Cheetos + Big Gulps.

Plus overindulgence at random diners, drives, and dives. Because Guy said so.

Back to way healthier eats we go.

This recipe for Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes is light, healthy, and succulent-delish.

Create one of the best summer appetizers or light dinners around.

Perfect for getting back on track.

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Healthy Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes

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Packed with flavor and nutrients, these Healthy Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes are the perfect appetizer or light dinner for your summer.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: appetizer servings

Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients

20-25 large fresh mussels, cleaned and towel-tried
3 TB extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 can, 14.5 oz fire-roasted tomatoes, with juices
½ cup good quality dry white wine, use one you'd like to drink
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup freshly chopped basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Be sure mussels are de-bearded, cleaned, and towel-dried to remove as much excess water as possible. Set aside.
In a large heavy skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Once oil is hot, add onion and stir/cook until soft. Add garlic and stir 1 minute, until fragrant. Add can of tomatoes with juices and wine, stirring well to combine and heat through, 1-2 min. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add mussels in a single layer in pan, cover with lid, and lower heat to simmer. Simmer just until all mussels are opened. Remove from heat and discard any mussels that haven't opened.
Serve warm, with chopped herb of your choice for garnish.

Notes

The broth is delicious when soaked up with your choice of rustic bread! Feel free to sprinkle on freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired for extra yum.

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