Cozze Gratin

Cozze Gratin is a delightful Italian seafood dish that features tender mussels baked to perfection with a crispy, flavorful topping. This Paleo version highlights fresh ingredients and provides a healthy, satisfying meal for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Mussels - 500 grams, cleaned
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, combine almond flour, minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper to create the topping mixture.
3. Place the cleaned mussels in a single layer on a baking dish, open side up.
4. Spoon the topping mixture evenly over each mussel.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the mussels are cooked and the topping is golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 23 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.

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