Apr 18, 2024

Mussels with White Beans & Tomatoes

Ingredients


  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium shallot, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed
  • 1kg mussels, scrubbed and debearded if necessary (see Tip)
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Directions


  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to release their liquid, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beans and stir to combine.
  3. Place mussels on top and pour in wine. Cover and cook until the mussels open (discard any unopened mussels), 5 to 6 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with more thyme, if desired.

Nutrition Facts - 1 Serving

  • Calories: 395
  • Protein: 34g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fibre: 6g

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