Mussels with Green Peppers
(Cozze con Peperoni Verdi)
Ingredients:
2 and 1/4 lb (1 kg) mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
2-3 green peppers, halved, seeded and sliced
2 fresh thyme sprigs, chopped
Salt
Directions:
Put the mussels in a frying pan with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and one of the garlic cloves and cook over a high heat for about 5 minutes until they open.
Discard any that remain closed.
Remove the mussels from their shells and set aside.
Chop the remaining garlic.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan, add the green peppers and remaining garlic and cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
Season with salt, add the mussels and cook, stirring gently, for a few minutes.
Transfer to a warm serving dish and sprinkle with the thyme. Serves 4.