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Belgian Moules-frites with Beer and Thyme

Name: Belgian Moules-frites with Beer and Thyme
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels; 1 cup beer; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil; Fries (to serve)

A variation of the classic Belgian dish, using beer instead of white wine and adding fresh thyme for extra flavor.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse the mussels and discard any that are open or damaged.
In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
Add the mussels and beer, cover, and cook until the mussels open.
Stir in the butter, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve the mussels with crispy fries.

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