Mussels in Belgian White Ale with Leek and Dill

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Plump mussels steamed in a fragrant Belgian white ale broth with tender leeks and aromatic dill, a classic Marolles neighborhood dish. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs mussels, Belgian witbier, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1.2kg mussels under cold water, removing beards and scrubbing shells. Discard any open or cracked mussels.
  2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1 small diced yellow onion (50g) and 2 medium sliced leeks (150g), keeping white and light green parts.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and leeks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves (10g) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 240ml Belgian witbier and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Step 6: Add mussels to pot, cover tightly, and steam for 5-7 minutes until shells open (discard any unopened mussels).
  7. Step 7: Remove pot from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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