Steamed Mussels with Chicory: Cozze con Cicoria Recipe

Name: Steamed Mussels with Chicory: Cozze con Cicoria
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded; 1 tablespoon red chile flakes; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 lemon, cut into quarters, plus lemon wedges, for garnish; 1/2 pound chicory, cut into 1/4-inch ribbons; 1/2 cup darkly toasted coarse bread crumbs; Chile oil, for drizzling, recipe follows; Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.; 2 cups extra virgin olive oil; 10 jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped; 4 tablespoons red chile flakes

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded
1 tablespoon red chile flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, cut into quarters, plus lemon wedges, for garnish
1/2 pound chicory, cut into 1/4-inch ribbons
1/2 cup darkly toasted coarse bread crumbs
Chile oil, for drizzling, recipe follows
Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
10 jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons red chile flakes

1
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil until smoking.
2
Add the onions and cook until softened but not browned.
3
Add the mussels and toss well.
4
Add the chile flakes, wine and lemon quarters, cover and cook 1 minute.
5
Remove the lid and add the chicory.
6
Replace the lid and cook 1 minute more, until the mussels have steamed open.
7
Pour into a warm bowl, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over and serve with the lemon wedges on the side, drizzled with the chile oil.
8
In a small saucepan, combine the oil, pepper and chili flakes.
9
Heat to 140 degrees F and simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Remove from heat and allow to sit overnight or for 8 hours.
11
Strain out solids.

1360

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced, 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded, 1 tablespoon red chile flakes, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels with Chicory: Cozze con Cicoria 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.

Steamed Mussels with Chicory: Cozze con Cicoria

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