This simple and tasty recipe for Brothy Mussels is an easy and nutritious meal for toddlers! Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and wholesome snack for little ones. With ingredients that are accessible for most Australian families, this recipe is an ideal option for busy parents looking to give their toddlers a delicious and healthy meal.

General Information

• Macronutrients: CarbsProtein
• Calories: 234.37 (100g)
• Serving Size: 2
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

A Toddler Friendly Mediterranean Entree

This light and delightful Mediterranean entree is sure to make your little one’s taste-buds water! The broth is full of flavor and is absolutely bursting with freshness.

Ingredients:

• 2 kg mussels
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 250mL vegetable broth
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small red onion
• 2 handfuls fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. Clean the mussels by scrubbing and/or brushing off any dirt or salt residues. Discard any broken or open mussels. “Scrub-a-dub-dubcleaning these mussels sure is a rub!”

2. Finely mince the garlicred onionand parsley.

3. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the garlicred onion and parsley.

4. Once the contents of the pot start to sizzle and brown slightlyadd the vegetable broth and squeeze in the lemon. Drop in the bay leafand season with pepper.

5. .Add the mussels to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes over low heatstirring regularly.

6. Once the mussels have openedturn off the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Serve in a bowl and enjoy! “Yummy in my tummy!”

Enjoy this delicious and refreshing Mediterranean entree!