Mussels in Half Shells With Cilantro and Tomato

Ingredients

• 30 small mussels
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup white wine

Directions

1. 1

   Scrub mussels, removing any beards that may still be attached.

2. 2

   Steam until they just open; discard any that remain closed.

3. 3

   Pull each mussel open, being careful not to tear the shell apart.

4. 4

   Onto each mussel put a teaspoon of tomato seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with bell pepper and cilantro.

6. 6

   Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and heated butter and white wine.

7. 7

   Serve hot.