Mussels with Zucchini and Saffron Aroma

Mussels with Zucchini and Saffron Aroma

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Discover the recipe for mussels with zucchini and saffron aroma, not the usual gratinated mussels but a valid alternative!

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 35 min
Preparation: 10 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Frozen pre-cooked half-shell mussels20units
  • Garlic clove1unit
  • Green zucchini1unit
  • Saffron powder0.5unit
  • Extra virgin olive oil4tablespoons
  • Grated cheese2tablespoons
  • Breadcrumbs10tablespoons
  • Water1glass
  • Saltto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 5

    Wash the zucchini and boil it for about 20 minutes in plenty of salted water.

  2. STEP 2 OF 5

    Pour the zucchini, along with the extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, and saffron into the container of the immersion blender.

  3. STEP 3 OF 5

    Blend for a few minutes, add two tablespoons of water to make the sauce quite liquid.

  4. STEP 4 OF 5

    In a bowl, pour the grated cheese, breadcrumbs, and sauce, salt and mix the mixture.

  5. STEP 5 OF 5

    Cover each mussel individually and bake at 180 °C for about 15 minutes.

Suggestions

  • Immersion blender

General Information

Storage notes

Up to 12 hours stored in the refrigerator.

More information

Can be served as an appetizer or main course.

Origin

Italia, Sardegna

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)104.19
Carbohydrates (g)6.82
of which Sugars (g)1.49
Fat (g)4.26
of which Saturates (g)0.84
Protein (g)9.81
Fiber (g)0.38
Sale (g)0.27
  • Proteins
    9.81g·46%
  • Carbohydrates
    6.82g·32%
  • Fats
    4.26g·20%
  • Fibers
    0.38g·2%