GUISO DE PATATAS CON MEJILLONES - Receta muy económica - como abrir mejillones

mussels

🥗Healthier: clams

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock can be lighter and cheaper.

Clean the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris.

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

Add chopped onions and green bell peppers, sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in paprika and bay leaves, stirring to combine.

Pour in the fish stock and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add diced potatoes and season with salt and black pepper.

Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Once potatoes are cooked, add the cleaned mussels to the pot.

Cover and cook until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes.

Discard any mussels that do not open.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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