Moules Frites RECIPE

mussels

🥗Healthier: clams

💰Cheaper: canned mussels

Canned mussels are more affordable and easy to find.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth is lower in calories, while vinegar adds acidity.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

Add mussels to cold salted water for 30min to remove dirt and impurities.

Strain and rinse until water runs clear, set aside.

Finely chop all veggies and set aside.

Heat saucepan on medium heat and add olive oil.

Add celery, fennel and shallot. Fry about 3min.

Add garlic, chili and herbs. Salt to taste and fry another minute.

Add mussels and fry 2 min, add wine and deglaze pan.

Put lid on and let simmer 3min.

Take off heat, remove lid and add creme fraische and parsley, mix until emulsified.

Remove mussels and reduce liquid about 5min.

Prepare fries (details not provided).

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