Confetti-Topped Mussels Recipe

Name: Confetti-Topped Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package yellow rice; 1 cup water; 1 bay leaf; 1 small onion, quartered; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 32 mussels); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper; 1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 (8-ounce) package yellow rice
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, quartered
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 32 mussels)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
Combine water, bay leaf, and quartered onion in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Add mussels; cover and simmer 6 minutes or until shells open. Remove pan from heat; drain mussels. Discard any unopened shells. Remove top half of shell from each mussel; discard. Place mussels on a serving platter; keep warm.
3
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium- high heat. Add bell pepper, chopped onion, and jalapeno pepper; saute 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
4
Spoon 1 cup rice into 4 shallow soup bowls. Divide mussels evenly among bowls of rice. Sprinkle pepper mixture evenly over mussels.

140

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-ounce) package yellow rice, 1 cup water, 1 bay leaf, 1 small onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Confetti-Topped Mussels falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Confetti-Topped Mussels

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Variations & substitutions

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