Steamed Mussels With Peppers

• 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
• 1/2 cup white wine or additional clam juice
• 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• French bread baguette, sliced, optional

1. Tap mussels; discard any that do not close. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the clam juice, wine, red pepper, green onions, oregano and bay leaf.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add mussels. Cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until mussels open. Discard bay leaf and any unopened mussels. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper. Serve with baguette slices if desired.

fresh mussels, pepper, olive oil, garlic, clam juice, white wine, sweet red pepper, green onions, oregano, bay leaf, parsley, salt, pepper, bread baguette

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/steamed-mussels-with-peppers/ (may not work)