Spanish Tapas-Inspired Mussels

Name: Spanish Tapas-Inspired Mussels
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 8-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed (3/4 cup); 8 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 4-ounce jar chopped pimientos, rinsed; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Pinch of saffron; 1/2 cup vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (see Tip)

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"When you think "mussels" you may not instantly think "chickpeas," but the two are joined in tasteful union in this delicious, bistro-style dish. You’ll want some crusty bread to sop up the sauce...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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1 8-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed (3/4 cup)

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8 cherry tomatoes, halved

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1 small onion, chopped

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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1 4-ounce jar chopped pimientos, rinsed

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2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Pinch of saffron

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1/2 cup vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth

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1/4 cup dry sherry

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2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (see Tip)

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