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French Mussels with Green Pesto

Classic French moules-frites with green pesto sauce

40 minutes4 servings
French Mussels with Green Pesto
Photo: Jiel Beaumadier · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Clean mussels and discard any that are open. Soak in water for 20 minutes.
  2. In a pot, heat olive oil, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add mussels, white wine, and a splash of water. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a blender, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil to make pesto.
  5. Serve mussels with fries and a side of green pesto.

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