Mussels are great food of the sea that you can add to your regular dinner routine. A serving of mussels is approximately 3 ounces or 85 grams of actual mussels meat. It contains 146 calories, 3.8 grams of total fat and 20 grams of protein. It is not a source of omega-3 fatty acids but it is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 and Selenium. Mussels with green beans, so good!!

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

2  pounds of mussels (approximately 1 kg)
1  tbsp of olive oil
1  red onion, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1  pinch of red hot pepper flakes
2  tbsp of fresh ginger, minced
1  tbsp of lemon grass
1½ cup of vegetable or chicken stock, sodium reduced
½ pound of green beans, trimmed
    salt and freshly ground pepper
 

Heat a large pan, add oil, onion, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium-low and stir frequently until the onion softens, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Add the red chili flakes, ginger, and lemon grass. Cook for 1 minute. Add stock to the pan and wait until it comes to a boil.

Add mussels gently to the pan, make sure they are not over crowded. Now place the green beans on top, cover the pot with a lid and wait until the mussels open up, approximately 5 minutes.

Transfer the green beans and mussels to individual dishes and serve. Enjoy!!