Steamed Mussels With White Wine - 6g Carbs, 0g Fiber

You don't have to travel to Europe to enjoy authentic French cuisine.
Get a taste of France with this delicious steamed mussel recipe that
is surprisingly easy to prepare. The stunning presentation and garlic
and herb infused flavor of this dish will leave your family saying
"ooh la la!"

Mussels are one of the simplest shellfish to cook and, visually, one
of the most impressive. Low in calories, they're packed with protein
and a host of vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy alternative
to meat. Bringing this dish to the table, steaming right from the
stove, creates dramatic effect. Place two or three empty bowls on
the table for discarded shells. Since most of the wine evaporates
during cooking, this is a fine Phase 1 dish.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 lb mussels, cleaned
1/3 cup white wine
2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves OR 2 tsp dried thyme

Heat oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and
cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add
mussels, wine, and thyme; stir and cover. Steam mussels until they
open, about 8 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.

Remove mussels from the pot, discarding any that haven't opened, and
transfer to a large serving bowl. Pour cooking liquid over mussels.
Serve hot with a few tablespoons of broth for each serving.

Serves: 6
Nutrition per Serving:
180 Calories, 8g Fat, 1.5g Sat, 18g Protein, 6g Carbs, 0g Fiber,
430mg Sodium

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