Mussels with Farro, Cannellini & Chickpeas

mussels

🥗Healthier: clams

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Canned clams are more affordable and easier to find.

farro

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is more economical and has a similar texture.

Soak dry chickpeas overnight in water until plump.

Soak dry cannellini beans overnight in water until plump.

Soak dry farro overnight in water until plump.

In a large pot, add plenty of water and the soaked chickpeas. Cook for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add the soaked cannellini beans to the pot with the chickpeas. Cook for another 30 minutes.

Add chopped carrots, onion, celery, and tomatoes to the pot for flavor.

Add pepperoncino and olive oil to the pot, cover, and let boil.

After 30 minutes, check the beans and add more water if necessary.

Add the soaked farro to the pot and let it cook.

In a separate pan, add olive oil and garlic, and swirl around.

Add mussels to the pan with olive oil and garlic, then pour in white wine and add parsley. Cover the pan to let the mussels open up.

Once the mussels are open, combine them with the cooked beans and farro mixture in the pot.

Season with salt, more pepperoncino, and parsley before serving.

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