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Orange and Basil Mussels Recipe

Orange and Basil Mussels Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large garlic clove, sliced
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp red chile flakes
2 lb mussels in shells , scrubbed, beards pulled off
1/3 cup sliced fresh basil leaves, divided

Directions:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine, orange juice, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and chile flakes and let simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels and half the basil; cook, covered, until mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining basil. Serve with warm crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1247.37 Kcal (5222 kJ)
Calories from fat	290.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.28g	50%
Cholesterol	253.96mg	85%
Sodium	3826.45mg	159%
Potassium	4159.36mg	88%
Total Carbs	88.4g	29%
Sugars	36.29g	145%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	11%
Protein	115.48g	231%
Vitamin C	271.9mg	453%
Iron	37.9mg	210%
Calcium	354.1mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.67 Kcal (329 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.04g	50%
Cholesterol	16.02mg	85%
Sodium	241.33mg	159%
Potassium	262.32mg	88%
Total Carbs	5.58g	29%
Sugars	2.29g	145%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	11%
Protein	7.28g	231%
Vitamin C	17.1mg	453%
Iron	2.4mg	210%
Calcium	22.3mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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