Mussels are so yummy & easy to make

Making them with white wine & butter is my favorite! Just add that to the lists of why I could never go back to being vegetarian or would ever choose to be 💯 vegan! I love vegan food and I love eating raw especially but I also know life is short no matter your choices.

There are many ways to cook mussels, I think lots of people don't bother because it seems difficult however the truth is they are easy to make!

Here is what I used & you can totally use what you have or be extra creative. No need to be exact for a delicious turn out!

Mussels (I'm using 4lbs)
Herbs - I prefer fresh but I only had dry so I went with Cilantro, Basil & Bay leaf.
A whole sweet onion - I do prefer shallots when I have them
Fresh garlic - all your heart desires
White wine - I used two cups
Butter - I used a whole stick
Oil or Ghee for opening the flavor dry herbs- a couple table spoons was perfect
A large pot for steeming them (see what I did there)

First thing is opening the packaging and rinsing your mussels ..

Be sure to toss out any broken ones

Rinse them off with cold water & remove any beards luckily these ones were pretty clean.

The bearded part, I got lucky these were so clean

After rinsing heating the oil or Ghee then frying the herbs. After about a minute or two of heating I sprinkled the herbs in by breaking them up between my fingers sprinkling flavor and natural oils for maximum flavors. Think total salt bae

Next I add the garlic and get it nice and toasty
When prepping it I like to use make it easy to peel by using two metal bowls but I had to compromise with a lid.

You gotta shake them really hard to get the skin off but it's fun and way easier!

Instead of chopping I tossed the whole cloves in a mini food processor.

And the making them toasty

Add the onion next... When prepping them I like to Julianne the onions but you can chop them to your liking. Stir the pot!

Once you have a decent saute add your wine

Don't forget to drink some that's the best part!

Let everything simmer for about 5 min

Get that butter ready!

I like to put it in pieces for easy melting

Add the mussels and top with a lid

Stir them up a little ensuring they cook evenly mixing in the flavors

It really is that easy!

Next, eat them! Keep an empty bowl nearby for the shells. A salad a always a nice compliment as I always like to eat veggies. Bread is always great to soak up that yummy juice! I drank the rest of the white wine & @gomatthew enjoyed a nice sour brew.