Greek mussel and 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

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Julie Bertholf <jewel1@...> on Apr 06, 1998