Preparation

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Brush the mussels thoroughly under cold running water.

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Remove the beards.

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Place in a bowl with cold water and remove any open mussels.

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Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Saute in a pan with hot oil until softened.

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Wash and chop the leeks. Peel and finely dice the carrot. Add both to the pan and cook briefly.

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Sprinkle with the parsley.

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Pour in the wine and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Drain the mussels in a sieve.

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Add to the vegetables in the pan, cover and cook, shaking occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the mussels open.

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Remove the mussels from the pan, discard any unopened ones and serve with a little of the cooking liquid.

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Eat using one shell to detach the flesh from the other side.