RECIPE: Mediterranean “Mussels for Muscles” Medley (pescetarian)

Mediterranean “Mussels for Muscles” Medley recipe by Connor Hawke

Summary

A marriage between muscle-building mussels and potent antioxidant-rich plant foods.

Description

Combining mussels – rich in omega-3, vitamin B12+D, and protein – with antioxidant powerhouses including Jasberry rice and broccoli sprouts, paired with avocado and a Mediterranean mix of veggies. Naturally seasoned.

Benefits

Time

Around 5 minutes

Ingredients

#1: Whole Foods 365 Organic Mediterranean Blend (zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, green beans, red peppers, onions).

#2: Pitaya Organic Frozen Avocado Bite-Sized Pieces.

#3: Jasberry Organic Superfood Rice Original (microwavable/precooked package).

#4: Patagonia Provisions Lemon Herb Mussels In Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (canned 4.2oz/120g).

#5: Fullei Fresh refrigerated organic hydroponically-grown broccoli sprouts.

#6: Bragg Organic Sprinkle 24 Herbs & Spices Salt-Free Seasoning Blend.

#7: (OPTIONAL) [CAVA] [organic] traditional hummus.

#8: (OPTIONAL) organic hardboiled unshelled egg (e.g. Vital Farms Pasture-Raised).

Steps

  1. Add a serving each of ingredients #1-2 into a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Empty a packet of ingredient #3 into the plate.
  4. Microwave on high for 2-2.5 minutes.
  5. Empty the can of ingredient #4 into the plate.
  6. Add 1.5 oz of broccoli sprouts (i.e. half a box of ingredient #5).
  7. Sprinkle ingredient #6 generously.
  8. (OPTIONAL) Add ingredient #7 and/or #8.

How to eat

Use a fork (and optionally a knife). Ideally combine multiple ingredients per bite. Pair with water or healthy beverage of choice.

Video

UPDATES TO THIS RECIPE

20260423: hummus or egg as options

CREDIT

Connor Hawke and the producers of these wonderful ingredients

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