Italy has been cooking with clams, or vongole, for many years. To the city of Naples, these classic shellfish are an important part of their signature dish, spaghetti alle vongole. Visitors to the region would be well-advised to go during the summer months, when fresh clams are readily available.
Nutritionally, clams are a great form of meat. They are surprisingly rich in iron, with a three-ounce serving of cooked clams providing you with 24 milligrams of the mineral. This represents more than the average adult’s recommended daily intake of iron, making clams a great choice for people struggling with low iron.
On top of the iron content, clams also give you a good supply of omega-3 fatty acids, phosphorus, copper, potassium, manganese, selenium, and zinc. They are also a lean source of protein, with less than two grams of fat in a three-ounce serving.
At our Bothell Italian restaurant, you can benefit from the rich nutritional content of clams in our cozze e vongole. Come and try it tonight at Amaro Bistro!