Mussels Vinaigrette Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mussels Vinaigrette Recipe). This is an excellent way to serve mussels on the half shell. They are topped with a tangy blend of bell peppers and vinaigrette dressing. This makes a good for appetizer for a larger number of guests.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 Servings

Mussels Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

24 fresh mussels

scrubbed and debearded

1 small green bell pepper

seeded and diced

1 small red bell pepper

seeded and diced

1 small yellow bell peppers

seeded and diced

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 hard-cooked egg

chopped

½ teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground black pepper

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring one inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Add mussels cover and steam for 3 to 5 minutes until they are all open. Drain. Remove one side of each shell and arrange the open shelled mussels on a serving platter. Discard any mussels that do not open.

Step 2

In a medium bowl mix together the red yellow and green bell peppers olive oil wine vinegar parsley egg salt and pepper. Spoon over the mussels on the shells. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutritional Information

Mussels Vinaigrette Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 240.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.1g 18%

Carbohydrates: 5.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 20.4g 31%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Cholesterol: 53.3mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 713.5IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 55.1mg 92%

Folate: 42.6mcg 11%

Calcium: 27mg 3%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 27.7mg 10%

Potassium: 309mg 9%

Sodium: 389.4mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 183.8

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.