Mussels With Tomatoes, Basil And Garlic

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs mussels
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion, finely
• 2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1/3 cup dry wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)

Recipe

• 1 scrub mussels under cold water; pull off hairy beards.
• 2 discard any that do not close when tapped. set aside.
• 3 in large non-stick saucepan, heat oil; saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes.
• 4 add tomatoes, wine, basil and oregano; cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 5 add mussels; cover and cook until mussels fully open, 4 to 5 minutes.
• 6 discard any that do not open.
• 7 arrange mussels in bowls; pour sauce over top.