Mussels in Saffron Broth (Cozze Allo Zafferano) Recipe

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Mussels in Saffron Broth (Cozze Allo Zafferano)
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the saffron with the hot water and let sit about 30 minutes.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat; cook garlic until it starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add onion and cook until it starts to soften, 4 minutes.
  4. Add the mussels, wine, thyme, bay leaf and saffron with water; cover pot and cook until the shells open, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Remove the shells and divide between serving bowls, discarding any shells did not open.
  6. At this point, if you are a restaurant chef, you would strain the broth into a large skillet; I do not both to do this so call my broth rustic. .
  7. At any rate, increase the heat to a rolling boil and cook to slightly reduce the broth and thicken, about 4 minutes.
  8. Stir in the parsley and remaining tablespoon of oil; taste and add salt and/or pepper as needed.
  9. Pour broth over mussels and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 357.04 Kcal (1495 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.1g 23%
Cholesterol 63.49mg 21%
Sodium 656.47mg 27%
Potassium 853.74mg 18%
Total Carbs 15.49g 5%
Sugars 2.24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 27.85g 56%
Vitamin C 25.6mg 43%
Iron 9.3mg 52%
Calcium 87.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.13 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.77g 23%
Cholesterol 15.85mg 21%
Sodium 163.89mg 27%
Potassium 213.14mg 18%
Total Carbs 3.87g 5%
Sugars 0.56g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 4%
Protein 6.95g 56%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 43%
Iron 2.3mg 52%
Calcium 21.9mg 9%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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