How To Make Spanish Style Clams

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Chicken broth maintains flavor while reducing alcohol content.

clams

🥗Healthier: mussels

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Mussels are often less expensive and easier to find.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a good cooking medium.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are a budget-friendly herb alternative.

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

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

Add chopped onion and red bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomato, white wine, and bay leaves; simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Add the clams to the pan; cover and cook until they open, about 5-7 minutes.

Discard any clams that do not open.

Stir in chopped parsley and chili flakes before serving.

Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread for dipping.

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