Mussels with Fennel and Lovage

Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Mussels with Fennel and Lovage
45 min.
6
238kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with the delightful and savory flavors of Mussels with Fennel and Lovage, a dish that brings the freshness of the sea right to your dinner table. This gluten-free recipe is not only a feast for the palate but also a beautifully balanced meal, perfect for a relaxed lunch or an elegant dinner. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it's an excellent choice for both culinary novices and seasoned chefs looking to impress their guests.

The star of this dish, mussels, are known for their tender texture and rich, briny flavor, complemented perfectly by the aromatic fennel and the unique taste of lovage. The addition of a splash of dry white wine and verjus adds depth and complexity, while the gentle simmering in butter creates a luscious sauce that brings everything together. Your guests will appreciate the simplicity and sophistication of this meal.

Not only is this recipe packed with flavor, but it also boasts a healthy caloric breakdown, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're planning a casual get-together or an intimate dinner for six, Mussels with Fennel and Lovage invites conversation and connection around the table. Embrace the beauty of fresh ingredients and discover a true culinary treasure that celebrates the season's best offerings.

Ingredients

  • cup celery leaves divided
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  •  fennel bulb trimmed thinly sliced cut into 1" cubes or
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • pounds mussels scrubbed
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted cut into 1/2" pieces ()
  • cup apple cider vinegar white (or)

Equipment

  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Heat a large heavy pot over high heat untilvery hot.
  2. Add mussels, fennel, verjus, andwine. Cover and cook, stirring frequently,until mussels fully open (discard any that donot open). Using a slotted spoon, transfermussels and fennel to a serving platter.
  3. Simmer liquid in pot for 1 minute; whiskin butter and 1/2 cup lovage leaves. Seasonto taste with salt and pepper (and additionalvinegar if using grape juice). Spoonover mussels, leaving any sediment behind.
  4. Garnish mussels with remaining 1/2 cuplovage leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories238kcal
Protein34.88%
Fat46.06%
Carbs19.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.67
Glycemic Load
3.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
27.23739160403%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.42mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
1.12mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.61kcal
11.88%
Fat:11.27g
17.35%
Saturated Fat:5.57g
34.79%
Carbohydrates:10.5g
3.5%
Net Carbohydrates:8.63g
3.14%
Sugar:2.35g
2.62%
Cholesterol:63.52mg
21.17%
Sodium:496.62mg
21.59%
Alcohol:1.37g
100%
Alcohol %:0.59%
100%
Protein:19.21g
38.42%
Vitamin B12:18.52µg
308.71%
Manganese:5.49mg
274.33%
Selenium:69.67µg
99.54%
Iron:6.58mg
36.57%
Vitamin K:37.08µg
35.31%
Phosphorus:340.79mg
34.08%
Potassium:799.63mg
22.85%
Folate:89.93µg
22.48%
Vitamin C:18.24mg
22.11%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.42%
Zinc:2.64mg
17.59%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.35%
Magnesium:67.09mg
16.77%
Vitamin B3:2.86mg
14.31%
Vitamin A:712.97IU
14.26%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.76%
Copper:0.19mg
9.55%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.34%
Calcium:81.68mg
8.17%
Fiber:1.87g
7.46%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.59%
Source:Epicurious