Greek mussel & potato stew

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
2mediumsOnions, chopped
2Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2mediumsRusset potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3mediumsTomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced
1Carrot, thinly sliced
cupWater
3tablespoonsChopped fresh Italian parsley
20Mussels, scrubbed,debearded

Directions

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; saute until soft, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes, tomatoes and carrot. Reduce heat; simmer until thick, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add water and parsley. Bring to simmer. Cover; cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add mussels. Cover; simmer until mussels open, about 5 minutes.

Discard any that do not open.

Bon Appetit May 1995