Mussels in Vegetable Vinaigrette

Ingredients

½ cup chopped scallions (green onions)
¼ cup each diced red and green bell pepper
4 sun-dried tomato halves (not packed in oil), diced
1 tsp olive or vegetable oil
1 dozen medium mussels, scrubbed
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/8 tsp thyme leaves, crushed
Dash pepper

Method
 

  • In 9-inch microwavable pie plate combine scallions, bell peppers, tomatoes and oil and stir to thoroughly coat; microwave on High (100%) for 1½ minutes, until softened.

  • Arrange mussels around edge of pie plate with hinged side of each mussel toward edge of plate, leaving a space between each.

  • Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High for 3 minutes.

  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine; re-cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High for 30 seconds.

  • Let stand for 1 minute.

  • MAKES 2 SERVINGS.

Note:

So many recipes call for slices, diced, or chopped vegetables. To save time, slice and dice a few days' worth of frequently used vegetables and store them in plastic bags in the refrigerator.

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