Mussels in red pesto

High protein lunch recipe for 1 people, takes only 10 mins; recipe has olive oil, shallot, white wine, chilli flakes, mussel, red pesto and crusty bread.

Mussels in red pesto

Mussels in red pesto

Recipe by Chef Soomro Course: High protein lunch
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

2 mins

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil: 1 tsp olive oil
  • Chilli Flakes: pinch crushed chilli flakes
  • Shallot: 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • Mussel: 500g clean live mussels
  • White Wine: 1 small glass white wine
  • Crusty Bread: crusty bread, to serve
  • Red Pesto: 2 tbsp red pesto

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the shallot for 4-5 mins until softened. Pour in the wine, add the chilli flakes and bubble for 2 mins.
  2. Add the mussels. Cover and cook for 5 mins until all the shells have opened. Discard any that remain closed. Stir in the red pesto and toss well. Tip into a large bowl and serve with crusty bread.