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Steamed Mussels with Chicory and Red Onions (Mario Batali)
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 pounds mussels (smaller ones are better)
6 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, cut into quarters
1/2 pound chicory, chopped into 1/4-inch ribbons
Directions:
1. Scrub and debeard mussels.
2. In a 3 quart sauce pan, heat oil until smoking. Add onions and cook until soft but not brown. Add mussels and toss well. Add wine and lemon pieces and cover. Cook 1 minute, remove lid and add chicory. Replace lid and cook 1 more minute until all mussels are steamed open. Pour into warm bowls and serve with lemon wedges and hot and spicy oil.
3. Yield: 4 servings
By RecipeOfHealth.com