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Mussels & Sweet Potato Fries (Paleo & Gluten-Free)
Mussels & Fries looks fancy dancy, but this simple meal is packed with flavor. Tender mussels pair with crispy sweet potato fries. This recipe is paleo and gluten-free.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 498 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet potatoes peeled
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1-1/2 lb mussels
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 shallot chopped finely
- 4 cloves garlic chopped finely
- 1/4 cup hard cider or chicken broth
- 2 strips bacon cooked, chopped, for garnish
- Handful chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
First, get the sweet potato fries going. You can also omit these and just make the mussels which will cut the cooking time down by a lot. Preheat the oven to 400F, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into thin sticks (about the size of regular French fries), then put them on the sheet and toss with the ghee, salt and pepper. Spread them into a single layer and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir at least once during baking so they brown evenly.
- While the sweet potato fries are baking, prep the mussels. Wash the mussels with fresh water and discard any that are open or cracked. You might need to remove the beard: It’s that scraggly looking bit of stuff that’s hanging outside the shell. To do that, gently pull toward the wider end of the shell. Set the mussels aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ghee. Then, add the shallot and garlic and cook it for about a minute, until it starts to smell amazing. Toss in the mussels and the hard cider, then increase the heat to medium-high and cover. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until the mussels open and release their liquid.
Serve the mussels in a big bowl with the broth, and garnish with crispy bacon and parsley. Serve the fries on the side. I like to dip mine in the broth along the way.
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Nutrition Facts
Mussels & Sweet Potato Fries (Paleo & Gluten-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 730mg30%
Potassium 1058mg30%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 32270IU645%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.