Spicy Mussels With White Wine and Garlic Sauce

Submitted by gourmandelle

"This awesome recipe is for my non-veg readers. It’s a healthy recipe which I’m sure you’ll love."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 kg mussels, unshelled
• 6 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 small dry chili peppers, diced
• 1⁄2 glass white wine
• 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt (optional, It is just as delicious dairy free, Your choice!)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• parsley or dill, chopped

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add diced onion. Sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Add the mussels, chili, wine, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Sauté until cooked; about 20 minutes, not really sure.
4. Add lemon juice, chopped herbs and yogurt (optional). Stir well.
5. Best served with roasted veggies or baked potatoes with julienne onion on top.