MUSSELS WITH GARLIC

MUSSELS  WITH  GARLIC:
INGREDIENTS:    (serves 3-4)

900  g  mussels
900  g  beef sausage, cubed
3  medium garlic cloves, crushed
1/2  tbsp  butter
1  cup  chicken broth
6  red cherry tomatoes
6  yellow cherry tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1  lemon cut into wedges
1/2  wholewheat baguette

METHOD:

• Rinse mussels under cold water. Gently tap any open ones again the counter. If they do not close, discard them.
• Heat a large skillet over medium -high heat.  Add mussels, sausage, garlic and butter. When mussels starts to open (about 3 minutes), add broth and tomatoes. Cook 2 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide mussels and sauce between 2 large soup bowls, discarding any that do not open. Add lemon wedges to each plate. Serve with baguette.