Recipe(tried): Mediterranean Mussels

MEDITERRANEAN MUSSELS

1 lb fresh mussels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic (or according to taste), minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 red pepper, long thin slices
1 green pepper, long thin slices
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 tsp fresh basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Bread or cooked rice (for serving)

Carefully clean the outer shell of each of the mussels examining for openings or cracks in the shell. Discard any mussels that are open. Remove all sand and debris from the muscles.

Preheat a saucepan and when thoroughly heated add olive oil. Saute onion and garlic taking care not to burn.

Add the can of diced tomatoes to the saucepan and then the peppers.

Add the mussels and cook until the shells are visibly open.

Add the basil, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with bread or rice.