Mussels with Shallots, Bacon and Blue Cheese
Best served with crusty French bread along side so you can enjoy every last drop of this delicious broth. Using farm raised mussels are an ocean-friendly way to enjoy this dish.
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Ingredients
| 4 | shallots (sliced) | |
| 2 | garlic cloves (finely chopped) | |
| 8 | slice | of good quality smoked bacon cut into 1/4 inch pieces cooked to crisp and drained |
| 2 | tsp | olive oil |
| 1⁄4 | tsp | black pepper |
| 2 | tbsp | unsalted butter |
| 1⁄3 | c | dry white wine |
| 1⁄2 | c | plain Stonyfield Organic Low Fat Plain Greek Yogurt |
| 1⁄2 | c | blue cheese |
| 2 | lb | mussels (scrubbed and beards removed) |
Directions
In the bottom of a 5 quart pot slowly heat oil, butter, shallots and garlic.
When shallots and garlic are clear, add mussels, white wine, yogurt, blue cheese, bacon and pepper.
Cover.
Increase heat to medium high.
When mussels open remove from heat.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Stir and serve
Nutrition Information
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450
CALORIES
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20g
TOTAL FAT
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45g
PROTEIN
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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amount Per Serving | ||
450
180
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| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 20g | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | |
| Sodium | 830mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | |
| Sugars | 2g | |
| Protein | 45g | |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | ||



