Biberli Midye

Biberli Midye is a delightful Turkish seafood dish featuring mussels stuffed with a spicy rice mixture and topped with a zesty tomato sauce. This dish brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table, combining the richness of seafood with aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• Mussels - 500 grams, cleaned and de-bearded
• Rice - 100 grams, rinsed
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Green bell pepper - 1 small, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Water - 200 milliliters
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the rice, diced tomato, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the water to the saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
4. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
5. Once the rice mixture is cool, gently stuff each mussel shell with a spoonful of the rice mixture. Place the stuffed mussels in a baking dish, open side up.
6. Bake the mussels in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are heated through and slightly golden on top.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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