Mussels with Tomatoes, Wine, and Anise

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
50%
Mussels with Tomatoes, Wine, and Anise
25 min.
4
354kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Mussels with Tomatoes, Wine, and Anise recipe. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a celebration of fresh, vibrant flavors that come together in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner, it serves four and is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the mussels, which are tender and succulent, soaking up the rich, aromatic sauce made from a blend of canned tomato sauce, dry white wine, and anise-flavored liqueur. The addition of anchovies and garlic enhances the umami profile, while the fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that transports you to a seaside bistro.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home, this recipe is sure to impress. The combination of the briny mussels and the fragrant sauce creates a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated. Serve it with crusty gluten-free bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce, and enjoy a meal that is as satisfying as it is quick to prepare.

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy chopped
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce canned
  • tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur (such as Pernod, pastis, or ouzo)
  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • pounds mussels scrubbed
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1.5 cups onion chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh italian divided chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add mussels, 2 tablespoons parsley, anchovies, and garlic, then liqueur; stir to blend. Boil 1 minute.
  4. Add tomato sauce and wine. Cover and cook until mussels open, about 6 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Divide mussels and sauce among 4 shallow bowls.
  5. Drizzle mussels with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories354kcal
Protein20.47%
Fat49.38%
Carbs30.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.75
Glycemic Load
4.2
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.896087107451%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
8.64mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
3.01mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.65mg
Quercetin
12.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:354.09kcal
17.7%
Fat:17.05g
26.23%
Saturated Fat:2.54g
15.89%
Carbohydrates:23.42g
7.81%
Net Carbohydrates:21.76g
7.91%
Sugar:14.36g
15.96%
Cholesterol:34.79mg
11.6%
Sodium:487.98mg
21.22%
Alcohol:6.43g
100%
Alcohol %:3.04%
100%
Protein:15.9g
31.8%
Vitamin B12:13.9µg
231.75%
Manganese:4.11mg
205.36%
Selenium:54.1µg
77.29%
Vitamin K:75.34µg
71.76%
Iron:5.52mg
30.69%
Phosphorus:268.95mg
26.9%
Vitamin C:21.86mg
26.5%
Vitamin E:3.16mg
21.07%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.52%
Folate:69.39µg
17.35%
Potassium:605.98mg
17.31%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.39%
Zinc:2.18mg
14.5%
Vitamin B3:2.87mg
14.35%
Magnesium:55.62mg
13.91%
Vitamin A:658.03IU
13.16%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.23%
Copper:0.19mg
9.45%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.09%
Fiber:1.66g
6.63%
Calcium:65.12mg
6.51%
Source:Epicurious