Rainbow Pepper Mussels

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 100 g Farm Boy™ Maple Wood Smoked Bacon diced
• 1 large shallot minced
• 1 cup rainbow peppers diced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 lbs fresh mussels cleaned
• 1 Tbsp parsley chopped
• 1 Tbsp cilantro chopped
• 1 baguette for serving
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Clean mussels. Discard any that do not close when lightly tapped.
2. In large pot, cook Farm Boy™ Maple Wood Smoked Bacon in extra virgin olive oil until crispy. Remove all but 2 Tbsp of fat.
3. Add shallots, peppers, and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Add wine, salt, and pepper and bring up to a vigorous boil.
5. Add mussels, cover pot and cook for 3-5 minutes, until mussels open.
6. Discard any un-opened mussels. Divide mussels among 4 bowls.
7. Reduce sauce for 2-3 minutes, then spoon over mussels. Garnish with parsley and cilantro.
8. Serve with toasted baguette slices.