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Mussels with Peas and Mint Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup thinly sliced leek (about 1 large)
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
3/4 cup organic vegetable broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup fresh shelled green peas
48 mussels (about 2 lb), scrubbed and debearded
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, thyme, and tarragon to pan; cook 4 minutes or until leek is tender, stirring frequently. Add broth and cream; bring to a simmer. Add peas and mussels; stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 7 minutes or until mussels open. Remove from heat; discard any unopened shells. Sprinkle evenly with mint and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1308.74 Kcal (5479 kJ)
Calories from fat	401.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.62g	69%
Cholesterol	327.44mg	109%
Sodium	3592.53mg	150%
Potassium	3977.32mg	85%
Total Carbs	95.04g	32%
Sugars	15.96g	64%
Dietary Fiber	14.44g	58%
Protein	122.92g	246%
Vitamin C	158.9mg	265%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	54%
Iron	220mg	1222%
Calcium	465.3mg	47%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.21 Kcal (390 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.18g	69%
Cholesterol	23.32mg	109%
Sodium	255.86mg	150%
Potassium	283.27mg	85%
Total Carbs	6.77g	32%
Sugars	1.14g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	58%
Protein	8.75g	246%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	265%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	54%
Iron	15.7mg	1222%
Calcium	33.1mg	47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

29.1

Points
32

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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