Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mussels
  • 19 ounces tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 23 cup white wine dry
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce

Method

  • Scrub mussels and remove beards.
  • Discard any mussels that do not close when tapped.
  • Drain, seed and dice tomatoes; set aside.
  • In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook 2 tbsp of the onions and garlic for 1 minute or until softened.
  • Add tomatoes, wine, basil and hot pepper sauce; bring to boil.
  • Add mussels; cover and steam for 4 to 6 minutes or until mussels open.
  • Discard any that do not open.
  • Transfer mussels to serving bowl.
  • Stir vinegar (if using) into tomato mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour over mussels; sprinkle with remaining onions.