Moroccan Style Mussels Recipe

Name: Moroccan Style Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika (preferably hot); 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, juice reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped; 3 lbs mussels, scrubbed and beards removed; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika (preferably hot)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, juice reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped
3 lbs mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1
Cook onion, garlic, and spices in the olive oil in a 6-quart heavy pot over medium low heat. Stir until onion is softened, about 6 minute.
2
Stir in the vinegar and simmer for 1 minute.
3
Add the chickpeas, sugar, and tomatoes with their juice.
4
Increase the heat to medium and gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 15 minute.
5
Add the mussels and return to a simmer.
6
Cover tightly with lid and cook until mussels just open wide, about 3-6 minute Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 min.).
7
Stir in parsley and serve in shallow bowls.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika (preferably hot), and more.

Yes, Moroccan Style 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.

Moroccan Style Mussels

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