Mediterranean-style mussels
INGREDIENTS
- 1 onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 ripe plum tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp drained capers
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 500 g mussels
METHOD
- Chop onion. Mince garlic. Heat oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Stirring often, cook for 3 min. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes and pepper. Add to onion along with capers. Sprinkle with seasonings. Stir often until tomatoes start to break down, 5 to 7 min.
- Chop onion. Mince garlic. Heat oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Stirring often, cook for 3 min. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes and pepper. Add to onion along with capers. Sprinkle with seasonings. Stir often until tomatoes start to break down, 5 to 7 min.
- Meanwhile, scrub mussels and pull off beards. Discard any that are open. Stir into thickened tomato mixture. Cover and cook until most mussels open, about 6 min. Stir halfway through cooking. Discard any mussels that are not open after 6 min. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve in wide soup bowls with crusty bread for dipping