Mussels in White Wine

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Vegetable broth maintains flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk provides creaminess without dairy.

shallots

🥗Healthier: onions

💰Cheaper: green onions

Onions are more accessible and still flavorful.

Clean mussels under cold water, scrubbing shells and removing beards.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add finely chopped shallots and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in white wine and add bay leaves and thyme; bring to a simmer.

Add cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and cook until they open, about 5-7 minutes.

Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.

Stir in chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Serve mussels with broth and crusty bread for dipping.

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