Crostini With Mussels Recipe

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Ingredients:

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olive oil
8 slices stale bread (use something peasant-style with a good crunchy crust)
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 lbs mussels
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 hot chili pepper, minced very fine (such as thai bird chili or red serrano)
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

Directions:

Fill a high-sided saute pan with olive oil 1 deep. Place over medium heat. Dip bread in vinegar, then let drain on clean towels for a few minutes. Fry bread in hot oil until golden brown and crunchy. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Clean the mussels - remove beards, scrape, and rinse. Discard any that do not close when tapped. Place in a large enough pot, cover, and cook over high heat until they open. Discard any which do not open. Drain mussels, reserving the liquid. Add water to bring the volume to 1 cup. Remove mussels from shells and set aside, discarding shells.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saute pan. Add garlic and chili pepper and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mussels, reserved liquid and bay leaves. Simmer 5 minutes, then add wine. Cook another 5 minutes, then add parsley.
Place 2 crostini in each bowl. Top with a ladleful of mussels and cooking liquid.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	154.94 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.99g	9%
Cholesterol	31.75mg	11%
Sodium	327.8mg	14%
Potassium	410.89mg	9%
Total Carbs	6.03g	2%
Sugars	0.52g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	1%
Protein	13.79g	28%
Vitamin C	18.8mg	31%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	36.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.99 Kcal (402 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.71g	9%
Cholesterol	19.67mg	11%
Sodium	203.09mg	14%
Potassium	254.57mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.74g	2%
Sugars	0.32g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	1%
Protein	8.55g	28%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	31%
Iron	2.9mg	26%
Calcium	22.4mg	4%

* 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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