Mussels, White Beans, Tomatoes and Harissa

This quick and easy dish is so much more than the sum of its parts. It gets serious depth of flavour from a splash of fish sauce and dollop of harissa...This quick and easy dish is so much more than the sum of its parts. It gets serious depth of flavour from a splash of fish sauce and dollop of harissa paste. We use white beans that are similar in shape and size to the cooked mussels, so you can use the shells to scoop them up.



Though it requires a large amount of fresh tomatoes which can be expensive, we developed this dish using a large punnet of ‘yellow label’ discounted tomatoes that were bruised but perfect for cooking with. Good quality tinned tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
Read more This quick and easy dish is so much more than the sum of its parts. It gets serious depth of flavour from a splash of fish sauce and dollop of harissa paste. We use white beans that are similar in shape and size to the cooked mussels, so you can use the shells to scoop them up.



Though it requires a large amount of fresh tomatoes which can be expensive, we developed this dish using a large punnet of ‘yellow label’ discounted tomatoes that were bruised but perfect for cooking with. Good quality tinned tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
This quick and easy dish is so much more than the sum of its parts. It gets serious depth of flavour from a splash of fish sauce and dollop of harissa paste. We use white beans that are similar in shape and size to the cooked mussels, so you can use the shells to scoop them up.

Though it requires a large amount of fresh tomatoes which can be expensive, we developed this dish using a large punnet of ‘yellow label’ discounted tomatoes that were bruised but perfect for cooking with. Good quality tinned tomatoes can be used as a substitute.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
best eaten fresh
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats
Contains
Shellfish, Fish, Soy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

47g
Protein
489kcal
Calories
14g
Total Fat
46g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
17g
Fibre
339mg
Calcium
26%
 
12mg
Iron
67%
 
167mg
Magnesium
40%
 
1517mg
Potassium
32%
 
1138mg
Sodium
49%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
47.5mcg
Vitamin B12
1979%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.9mg
Vitamin E
33%
 
304mcg
Vitamin B9
76%
 
328mcg
Vitamin A
36%
 
84mg
Vitamin C
93%
 
8.4mg
Zinc
76%
 
81mcg
Vitamin K
68%
 
1.3mg
Copper
144%
 
1mg
Vitamin B2
77%
 
6.3mg
Vitamin B3
39%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
950mg
Phosphorus
76%
 
Protein: 47g; Calories: 489kcal; Total Fat: 14g; Carbs: 46g; Sugars: 10g; Fibre: 17g; Calcium: 339mg (26%); Iron: 12mg (67%); Magnesium: 167mg (40%); Potassium: 1517mg (32%); Sodium: 1138mg (49%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 47.5mcg (1979%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.9mg (33%); Vitamin B9: 304mcg (76%); Vitamin A: 328mcg (36%); Vitamin C: 84mg (93%); Zinc: 8.4mg (76%); Vitamin K: 81mcg (68%); Copper: 1.3mg (144%); Vitamin B2: 1mg (77%); Vitamin B3: 6.3mg (39%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 950mg (76%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats
Contains
Shellfish, Fish, Soy

Ingredients

Serves 4
shallot
Swaps: red onion, white onion
finely sliced
garlic cloves
finely sliced
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
halved
harissa paste
Swaps: gochujang / korean chilli paste
rose
fish sauce
we used a large jar of beans and their liquid
mussels
cleaned, see note to learn how
finely sliced
juiced
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Method

1

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2

Heat the olive oil in a wide and shallow pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often for 6-7 minutes, until soft and lightened in colour. Then add the garlic and sizzle for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and softened.

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