Mussels with brown rice

Mussels with brown rice is a gourmet dish made from a minimal set of the most ordinary products. The recipe for rice with mussels is quite simple, and the taste is simply amazing. It is worth noting that brown rice contains fiber and is also a slow carbohydrate. It gives a sense of fullness for a long time. In turn, mussels are a great source of protein and iodine. By adding a vegetable salad to this dish, you will get a tasty and balanced dinner.

Caloric content: 101 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.

Ingredients

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• brown rice - 100 g;
• mussels - 200 g;
• carrot - 2 pcs;
• onion - 1 pc;
• garlic - 3 cloves;
• sour cream - 2 tbsp;
• salt;
• spices (black pepper, paprika).

Cooking instructions

1. Rinse the brown rice several times, then cover with water and leave it for 1-2 hours. You can soak the rice in water overnight; this will allow it to cook much faster.

2. Cut the onion into pieces of arbitrary shape. These can be cubes, half-rings, or strips. Sauté it in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.

3. Cut the carrot into large pieces. Of course, you can grate the carrot, but with large pieces of carrot, the dish will look much more appetizing. Add the carrot to the pan and fry for another 3 minutes over medium heat.

4. Cut 3 cloves of garlic into small pieces. If you have large garlic, you should reduce the number of cloves. Add the garlic to the pan with the other vegetables. Fry for another 3 minutes.

5. The mussels should be thawed beforehand. Leave them at room temperature for 2 hours, then drain excess liquid. Push the vegetables in the pan to the edges and add the mussels in the center. Sauté them over high heat for a few minutes. Let the mussels become slightly browned. Don't forget to stir the vegetables so they don't burn.

6. Add sour cream, salt, a pinch of black pepper, and paprika to the pan. Mix all the ingredients and fry for 2 minutes.

7. Add the rinsed rice to the pan and mix everything.

8. Pour water over the contents of the pan. Let it slightly cover the rice with mussels. Stew the vegetables, rice, and mussels under a covered lid until the rice is fully cooked.

Brown rice with mussels goes perfectly with fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes. Enjoy your meal!