Moroccan Style Mussels

Ingredients

• onion
• garlic cloves
• ground cumin
• paprika
• ground ginger
• ground cinnamon
• cayenne
• olive oil
• cider vinegar
• chickpeas
• sugar
• tomatoes with juice
• mussels
• fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

1. 1cook onion , garlic , and spices in the olive oil in a 6-quart heavy pot over medium low heat
2. 2stir until onion is softened , about 6 minute
3. 3stir in the vinegar and simmer for 1 minute
4. 4add the chickpeas , sugar , and tomatoes with their juice
5. 5increase the heat to medium and gently simmer , uncovered , stirring occasionally until slightly thickened , about 15 minute
6. 6add the mussels and return to a simmer
7. 7cover tightly with lid and cook until mussels just open wide , about 3-6 minute discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 min
8. 8)
9. 9stir in parsley and serve in shallow bowls