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Mussels with Fine Green Bean
Ingredients
1 kg (2¼lbs) fresh mussels, washed and scrubbed
1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) clear honey
2 x 5ml spoon (2 teaspoons) white wine vinegar
¼ x 5ml spoon (¼ teaspoon) dried tarragon
pinch of ground cloves
225g (8oz) whole green beans
150ml (¼ pint) dry white wine
30g (1oz) flaked almonds, toasted
Preparation
Mix together honey, wine vinegar, tarragon and cloves.
Set aside.
Cook green beans until tender, drain and keep warm.
Bring the wine to the boil in a large pan.
Add the mussels, cover and cook for 4-6 minutes, shaking the pan to ensure even cooking.
When all the mussels have opened (discard any that have not) drain.
Combine the beans and the mussels.
Warm the dressing and pour over beans and mussels.
Garnish with almonds before serving.
Serves 6