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Steamed Mussels in Saffron Broth Recipe

Steamed Mussels in Saffron Broth Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1/4 tsp saffron threads, crushed
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tbsp whipping cream
1 (8-oz) bottle clam juice
4 lb mussels , scrubbed and debearded

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add saffron; sauté 15 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, whipping cream, and clam juice; bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add mussels to pan. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until mussels open; discard any unopened shells.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	446.8 Kcal (1871 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.95g	18%
Cholesterol	133.22mg	44%
Sodium	1333.44mg	56%
Potassium	1646.61mg	35%
Total Carbs	25.23g	8%
Sugars	3.26g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	5%
Protein	55.53g	111%
Vitamin C	42.4mg	71%
Iron	18.5mg	103%
Calcium	137.2mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.91 Kcal (360 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.3g	18%
Cholesterol	25.62mg	44%
Sodium	256.39mg	56%
Potassium	316.61mg	35%
Total Carbs	4.85g	8%
Sugars	0.63g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.25g	5%
Protein	10.68g	111%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	71%
Iron	3.6mg	103%
Calcium	26.4mg	14%

* 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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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

9.7

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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