Orange and Basil Mussels

Ingredients

• ²/₃ cup dry white wine
• ¼ teaspoon red chile flakes
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 pounds mussels in shells, scrubbed, beards pulled off
• ¹/₃ cup sliced fresh basil leaves, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ½ cups fresh orange juice
• + 3 more ingredients
• • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large garlic clove, sliced

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine, orange juice, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and chile flakes and let simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels and half the basil; cook, covered, until mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl ...

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