Moroccan Inspired Mussels for 2 ft. January's Spice of the Month

Moroccan Inspired Mussels for 2 ft. January's Spice of the Month

January 25, 2018

Ras el hanout is January's SPICE OF THE MONTH! It's a fragrant spice blend from North Africa - we hope you love cooking with it as much as we do! Check out our other great recipes this month that feature this great spice!

Moroccan Inspired Mussels for 2

This recipe is so simple and super delicious. Add a side salad and a glass of wine, you can have dinner on the table in well under 30 minutes.

A Well Seasoned Recipe - Visit us in store on 64th Avenue, in Langley, BC

Ingredients

1 kg. live Fresh Mussels, washed & de-bearded
1 cup dry White Wine
1 tbsp. Harissa Paste (available in store at Well Seasoned)
3 tbsp. Ras El Hanout (available in store at Well Seasoned)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 small Cooking Onion, diced
1 jar Of Tomato Passata (Available In Store At Well Seasoned)
2 tbsp. Well Seasoned Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large loaf of fresh, Crusty Bread

Instructions:

In a large heavy based pan, sauté onions, garlic, olive oil, harrisa and Ras el hanout for 3 minutes on medium high heat.
Add the white wine & tomato sauce, stir to combine. Add the mussels and cover with a lid for a few minutes on high heat or until mussels start to open.
Toss the mussels with the sauce and cook for a further 1 minute.
Serve in large bowls with crusty bread for dipping, discarding any mussels that did not open while cooking.