Moroccan Style Mussels

Name: Moroccan Style Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1.25 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground ginger; 0.375 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.125 tsp cayenne; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 1 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 2 tsp sugar; 1 can whole tomatoes with juice (28 ounce); 3 lb mussels; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley

Chickpeas, mussels and cider vinegar simmered on the stove and spiced with cumin and paprika.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cook onion, garlic, and spices in the olive oil in a 6-quart heavy pot over medium low heat. Stir until onion is softened, about 6 minute.
6 min
2
Stir in the vinegar and simmer for 1 minute. Add the chickpeas, sugar, and tomatoes with their juice.
1 min
3
Increase the heat to medium and gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 15 minute.
15 min
4
Add the mussels and return to a simmer. Cover tightly with lid and cook until mussels just open wide, about 3-6 minute Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 min.).
5
Stir in parsley and serve in shallow bowls.