Aveiro Mussels or Clams Recipe

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Aveiro Mussels or Clams
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Directions:

  1. Wash and scrub mussels or clams well, and rinse several times.
  2. Chop onion and brown lightly in olive oil in a heavy skillet.
  3. Add mussels/clams cover and allow to steam shaking pan from time to time, when shells are open remove from pan and set aside retain any liquids left in the pan and from the shells (discard any that do not open).
  4. Heat the 1 TBLS of olive oil in the pan and add the rice stir and let the rice begin to brown lightly, when the rice begins to brown add the pepper, saffron and garlic, keep stirring for a few moments more then add the boiling broth or water along with any of the liquids from the cooked mussels/clams. Cook over low heat until rice is thoroughly cooked 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally so that rice does not stick, add a small amount of boiling water if needed to completely cook the rice.
  5. While rice is cooking remove the mussels/clams from their shells and when the rice is done stir them into the rice heat for a minute or two and then serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 380.91 Kcal (1595 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.8g 24%
Cholesterol 43.1mg 14%
Sodium 555.32mg 23%
Potassium 663.52mg 14%
Total Carbs 34.17g 11%
Sugars 0.85g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 22.24g 44%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 23%
Iron 7.4mg 41%
Calcium 52.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.87 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.22g 24%
Cholesterol 14.24mg 14%
Sodium 183.5mg 23%
Potassium 219.25mg 14%
Total Carbs 11.29g 11%
Sugars 0.28g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 3%
Protein 7.35g 44%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 23%
Iron 2.4mg 41%
Calcium 17.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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