Steamed Mussels With Chicory And Red Onions
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        mussels -- (smaller ones are
                        -- better)
   6      tablespoons   virgin olive oil
   2      medium        red onions -- thinly sliced
   1      cup           dry white wine
   1                    lemon -- quartered
     1/2  pound         chicory -- cut in 1/4" ribbons
                        === garnish ===
                        lemon wedges
                        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)