Steamed Mussels With Chicory And Red Onions

Steamed Mussels With Chicory And Red Onions

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

2	pounds	mussels -- (smaller ones are better)
6	tablespoons	virgin olive oil
2	medium	red onions -- thinly sliced
1	cup	dry white wine
1	medium	lemon -- quartered
1/2	pound	chicory -- cut in 1/4 inch ribbons
		=== garnish ===
6	slices	lemon wedges
1/4	Cup	hot and spicy oil

Preparation:

Scrub and debeard mussels. In a 3-quart sauce pan, heat oil until smoking. Add onions and cook until soft but not brown. Add mussels and toss well. Add wine and lemon pieces and cover. Cook 1 minute, remove lid and add chicory. Replace lid and cook 1 more minute until all mussels are steamed open. Pour into warm bowls and serve with lemon wedges and hot and spicy oil. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5720)