Thai Green Curry Mussels

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
36%
Thai Green Curry Mussels
45 min.
4
306kcal

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Craving a taste of Thailand but need a dish that caters to your dietary needs? Look no further! These Thai Green Curry Mussels are a vibrant and flavorful meal that's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and adaptable to a low-FODMAP diet. In under 45 minutes, you can transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise without sacrificing your health goals.

Imagine succulent mussels bathed in a fragrant green curry broth, infused with the bright zest of lime, the subtle sweetness of coconut milk, and that unmistakable umami kick from fish sauce. The addition of fresh cilantro elevates the dish, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Serve it atop a bed of fluffy white rice to soak up every last drop of that delectable sauce, and you've got a complete and satisfying meal.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, a flavorful lunch, or a show-stopping main course, these Thai Green Curry Mussels are sure to impress. Don't let dietary restrictions hold you back from enjoying delicious and exciting cuisine. This recipe proves that you can have it all: incredible taste, healthy ingredients, and a quick preparation time.

Ingredients

  • ounce bottled clam juice 
  • teaspoon fish sauce 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons curry paste green
  • 13.5 ounce coconut milk light canned
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime rind grated
  • pounds mussels scrubbed
  • 3.5 ounce boil-in-bag rice long-grain white
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook rice according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Combine 1 cup water and next 7 ingredients (through clam juice) in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add mussels to pan; bring to a boil. Cover and steam 5 minutes or until mussels open; discard any unopened shells. Stir in cilantro.
  4. Place about 1/2 cup rice in each of 4 bowls; ladle about 20 mussels and 1 cup coconut mixture over rice.
  5. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories306kcal
Protein22.09%
Fat29.1%
Carbs48.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.32
Glycemic Load
14.79
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.001304512439%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.89mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:305.82kcal
15.29%
Fat:9.39g
14.45%
Saturated Fat:6.97g
43.55%
Carbohydrates:35.45g
11.82%
Net Carbohydrates:34.75g
12.63%
Sugar:3.24g
3.6%
Cholesterol:32.39mg
10.8%
Sodium:738.55mg
32.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.04g
32.08%
Vitamin B12:13.9µg
231.74%
Manganese:4.23mg
211.56%
Selenium:55.95µg
79.94%
Iron:4.95mg
27.48%
Phosphorus:264.51mg
26.45%
Vitamin C:15.01mg
18.19%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.66%
Zinc:2.19mg
14.59%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.5%
Folate:57.48µg
14.37%
Potassium:469.69mg
13.42%
Vitamin A:659.01IU
13.18%
Magnesium:52.56mg
13.14%
Vitamin B3:2.44mg
12.2%
Copper:0.2mg
9.77%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
8.97%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.2%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.18%
Calcium:48.72mg
4.87%
Vitamin K:4.32µg
4.12%
Fiber:0.7g
2.8%
Source:My Recipes