Easy pesto mussels

Easy pesto mussels

Easy pesto mussels

Preparation time 7 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

15 mL (1 tbsp.) olive oil
125 mL (½ cup) diced onion
250 mL (1 cup) diced fresh tomatoes
60 mL (¼ cup) dry white wine
2 kg (4 lb.) fresh mussels
0.5 mL (⅛ tsp.) both of salt and pepper
45 mL (3 tbsp.) traditional pesto
30 mL (2 tbsp.) lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
1 ciabatta bread, sliced

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, wine, sorted mussels, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until mussels open, about 7 minutes.
Divide mussels among 4 bowls, discarding any unopened shells. Stir pesto and lemon juice into saucepan. Ladle broth over mussels and serve with bread.