~ Left Foot Charley Winery ( http://www.leftfootcharley.com/ ) ____________________ BLACK BEAN MUSSELS ~ This delicious recipe is compliments of AMICAL , the delightful Mediterranean bistro-style restaurant in downtown Traverse City. ( http://www.amical.com/about_us.php .) * 1 dozen New Zealand cleaned Mussels 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. garlic confit * 1 Tbsp. Black Bean-Garlic Sauce ** 1/2 cup white wine 1 Tbsp. Diced shallot/scallion mix 1/2 diced fresh Roma tomatoes 1 Tbsp. thinly sliced basil 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt & freshly ground cracked pepper Prep ingredients and heat a large wok over a high flame. Add oil and swirl to coat pan. Add shallot/scallion mix and saute. Add wine & mussels. Steam until they have opened slightly. Add more wine if needed (chicken stock works, too). Add black bean garlic sauce & garlic confit . Cook until liquid has been reduced by half. Stir in tomatoes & butter. Correct seasoning and serve immediately. (Wine sug...
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