Steamed Mussels with Tomato-and-Garlic Broth - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Steamed Mussels with Tomato-and-Garlic Broth
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Steamed Mussels with Tomato-and-Garlic Broth is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Mussels have three things going for them: They're cheap, quick to cook, and delicious. Using clean farmed mussels negates their one big drawback-the tedious chore of scrubbing and debearding.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 c. drained canned tomatoes in thick puree
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes
  • 4 lb. mussels
  • .13 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
  • Garlic Toast (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, tomatoes, thyme and red-pepper flakes. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Discard any mussels that have broken shells or that don't clamp shut when tapped. Add the mussels to the pot. Cover; bring to a boil. Cook, shaking the pot occasionally, just until the mussels open, about 3 minutes. Remove the open mussels. Continue to boil, uncovering the pot as necessary to remove the mussels as soon as their shells open. Discard any that do not open.
  3. Stir the black pepper into the broth. Taste the broth and, if needed, add salt. Ladle the broth over the mussels and serve with the garlic toast.
  4. Wine Recommendation: Every Mediterranean country has its version of shellfish in a tomato-based broth, and the wine of choice for each is an earthy, full-bodied pink wine. Here, seek out a Lacryma Christi rosé.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Steamed Mussels with Tomato-and-Garlic Broth recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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