April 22, 2020
Savoury Mussel Stew with Bean and Potato
This one-pot wonder—with its delicious medley of potatoes, pinto beans, kale and savoury mussels—is the perfect meal for a chilly evening.
INGREDIENTS
- 120g Mussels
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ brown onion, diced
- 1 chorizo sausage, approx. 140g, fully cooked and diced (optional)
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1 ¾ cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 can / 120g pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups kale, chopped coarse
METHOD
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, chorizo and potato. Sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add broth and bring to a simmer. Add pinto beans, kale and Mussels, including the liquid from mussels. Simmer for approx.10-15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy
Makes: 3 – 4 serves – Skill Level: Medium
Ingredients 2 tsp lime rind, finely grated 1 tbsp no-added-salt tomato paste 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 garlic clove, crushed 60ml (1/4 cu p) fresh lime juice 2 (200g eac h) chicken breast fill e ts, halved horizontally 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, sliced 150g (1 cup) frozen baby green peas 150g sugar snap peas, trimmed, sliced 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp maple syrup 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 155g (3/4 cup) tri-coloured quinoa, cooked 1 tbsp sunflower-seed kernels, toasted, to serve Instructions Step 1 Combine rind, tomato paste, paprika, chilli, garlic and 2 tbs lime juice in a glass or ceramic dish. Add chicken. Turn to coat. Cover. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to marinate. Step 2 Place asparagus, peas and sugar snaps in a steamer set over a saucepan of simmering water. Cover. Steam for 2 minutes or until just tender. Refresh under cold running water. Drain. Place in a large bowl. Step 3 Preheat a chargrill pan or barbecue flat plate over medium-high heat. Spray with oil. Drain chicken. Grill for 2-3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Thinly slice. Step 4 Combine the oil, maple syrup and remaining lime juice in a bowl. Add the chicken, mint and quinoa to the greens. Add the dressing. Toss to combine. Season. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 50 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4 Nutrient Value: Calories: 273cal | Protein: 30.5g | Fat: 6.1g | Carbohydrates: 25.9g - Sugars 8.2g
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