Midia (Mussels) Appetizer

This Mediterranean appetizer features Fresh mussels, scrubbed, . The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Steaming

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 292.8

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Mediterranean appetizer features Fresh mussels, scrubbed, . The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

3 pound Fresh mussels,scrubbed,

Directions

1
beard removed and steamed -for 10 minutes 4 c Chopped onions 3/4 c Olive oil 1 c Long grain rice,washed and -drained 1 1/2 ts Salt Pepper to taste 1 ts Cinnamon 1 ts Allspice 1 ts Dried basil 3/4 c Currants 1/4 c Pine nuts 2 c Water
2
Prepare mussels and
3
set aside.
4
Saute onions in olive oil until soft.
5
Add rice and mix thoroughly.
6
Add salt, pepper, spices, currants and pine nuts.
7
Mix well.
8
Add water, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes at medium heat.
9
Add cleaned mussels, removed from their shells, mix thoroughly and cook about 10 minutes.
10
Serve at room temperatur, mounded in a dish surrounded by fresh lemon slices.
11
This may be used as an appetizer or as a side dish

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 292.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 146.4mg49%
Sodium 180.5mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 40.9g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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