Mussel and potato stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
2mediumsOnions, chopped
2Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2mediumsPotatoes, peeled, cut into 1\" cubes
3mediumsTomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced
1Carrot, thinly sliced
1¼cupWater
3tablespoonsItalian parsley, chopped
20Mussels, scrubbed, debearded

Directions

Heat oil in 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 and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.

Add mussels; cover and simmer until mussels open, about 5 minutes.

Discard any mussels that don't open.

From: Bon Appetit, May 1995, 'The Mediterranean, A Delicious Voyage of Discovery' Typed by: Bob 8-{)

Submitted By ROBERT WHITE On 05-15-95