MOULES FRITES (Mussels & French Fries) 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.

Clean black mussels under cold water, scrubbing shells to remove any grit.

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

Add chopped leeks and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.

Add chopped chili pepper and thyme; stir to combine.

Pour in dry wine and a little water; bring to a simmer.

Add cleaned mussels and cover the pot; steam until mussels open.

Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare frozen fries according to package instructions, typically by baking in the oven.

Serve mussels in a bowl with fries on the side.

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