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Steamed Mussels with Cardamom, Orange, and Mint Recipe

Steamed Mussels with Cardamom, Orange, and Mint Recipe

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Steamed Mussels with Cardamom, Orange, and Mint

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 tsp chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tsp cardamom seeds
2 tsp grated orange rind
3/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 3 oranges)
1/2 cup sauvignon blanc or other dry white wine
3 lb small mussels , scrubbed and debearded
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots, ginger, and cardamom; cook 2 minutes or until shallots are tender, stirring frequently. Add rind, juice, and wine; bring to a simmer. Add mussels; cover and cook 5 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells.
Sprinkle mussels with mint, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine. Divide mussels and juice mixture among 8 shallow bowls. Serving Size: About 9 mussels and 1/4 cup juice mixture

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	193.64 Kcal (811 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.16g	8%
Cholesterol	47.62mg	16%
Sodium	634.82mg	26%
Potassium	653.25mg	14%
Total Carbs	11.21g	4%
Sugars	2.35g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	4%
Protein	20.81g	42%
Vitamin C	28.4mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	51.2mg	285%
Calcium	64.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	86.55 Kcal (362 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.3g	8%
Cholesterol	21.28mg	16%
Sodium	283.75mg	26%
Potassium	291.99mg	14%
Total Carbs	5.01g	4%
Sugars	1.05g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	4%
Protein	9.3g	42%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	22.9mg	285%
Calcium	28.7mg	6%

* 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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