Mussels Steamed In Wine

Course :	Seafoods
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4 - 6

Ingredients:

1	tablespoon	olive oil
2	cloves	garlic -- peeled and sliced
2	medium	carrots -- cut into matchstick-size strips
2	medium	zucchini -- cut into matchstick-size strips
2	cups	dry white wine or imported dry vermouth
1	cup	drained canned diced tomatoes
1	piece	bay leaf
2	pounds	fresh mussels -- scrubbed, debearded
1	bunch	fresh italian parsley leaves -- (optional)

Preparation:

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, carrot and zucchini and stir 5 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Add mussels. Cover pot and cook until mussels open, shaking pan occasionally about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open. Divide mussels among bowls. Pour cooking liquid and vegetables over. Garnish with parsley leaves, if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Makes: 4 servings Steamed mussels are a traditional European dish. Be sure to have plenty of French bread on hand to soak up the delicious cooking liquid.

Nutritional Information:

245 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (48% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 63mg Sodium