If you’re a fan of shellfish, consider trying a plate of cozze. This dish, taking its name from the Italian word for mussels, is a delicious way to enjoy the great taste of shellfish with a dash of distinctive Mediterranean flair.
A diet rich in mussels gives you a good many health benefits. Not only are these shellfish a good source of lean, healthy protein and valuable omega-3 fatty acids, but they are also rich in a long list of valuable vitamins and minerals. Among these are iron, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and some B vitamins. In a single three ounce serving of mussels, you can get more than 300% of your recommended daily value of vitamin B12, which is an important part of building healthy red blood cells, maintaining your nervous system, and encouraging healthy development in a growing body.
At our Bothell Italian restaurant, you can try cozze steamed in a white wine broth. Come enjoy it tonight at Amaro Bistro, and make mussels a bigger part of your diet.