In the Kitchen: Portuguese Style Clams

white wine

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol.

clams

🥗Healthier: mussels

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Mussels are often less expensive and just as flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach provides a similar color and freshness at a lower cost.

Soak clams in cold water for 30 minutes to remove sand.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot.

Add clams, bay leaves, and a splash of water; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until clams open.

Discard any clams that do not open after cooking.

Stir in chopped parsley, diced tomato, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the clams before serving.

Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

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