Greek Mussel and Potato Stew

Greek Mussel and Potato Stew
Greek Mussel and Potato Stew
Northern Greeks, particularly those from Salonika, eat a lot of clams and mussels, usually as mezedes. Here's an easy-to-make dish from Greece's "second city" Cappetino.
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  • Served Person: Serves 4
Greek Mediterranean Soup/Stew Potato Shellfish Stew Quick & Easy Mussel Bon Appétit
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • Carbohydrate 33 g(11%)
  • Cholesterol 21 mg(7%)
  • Fat 16 g(24%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 13 g(26%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(11%)
  • Sodium 244 mg(10%)
  • Calories 317

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes, tomatoes and carrot. Reduce heat; simmer until thick, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add water and parsley. Bring to simmer. Cover; cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add mussels. Cover; simmer until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Discard any that do not open.

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes, tomatoes and carrot. Reduce heat; simmer until thick, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add water and parsley. Bring to simmer. Cover; cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add mussels. Cover; simmer until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Discard any that do not open.