Steamed Mussels With Chicory And Red Onions

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 pounds mussels -- (smaller ones are better)
6 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 medium red onions -- thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1 medium lemon -- quartered
1/2 pound chicory -- cut in 1/4 inch ribbons
=== garnish ===
6 slices lemon wedges
1/4 Cup hot and spicy oil
 

Preparation:

Scrub and debeard mussels. In a 3-quart sauce pan, heat oil until smoking. Add onions and cook until soft but not brown. Add mussels and toss well. Add wine and lemon pieces and cover. Cook 1 minute, remove lid and add chicory. Replace lid and cook 1 more minute until all mussels are steamed open. Pour into warm bowls and serve with lemon wedges and hot and spicy oil. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5720)