Low FODMAP Belgian Beer Mussels

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(28)

Steamed mussels in a fragrant beer broth feel like a special-occasion meal, yet this version comes together in well under 30 minutes and serves four with almost no fuss. The broth is built on garlic-infused oil — which delivers all that deep, savory flavor without any actual garlic solids — and only the green tops of scallions are used, both classic low-FODMAP swaps that make this dish genuinely gut-friendly rather than just "close enough." A gluten-free blonde ale or witbier keeps the Belgian spirit alive while keeping the recipe on track, and the chicken broth and fresh thyme round out a steaming liquid that smells absolutely incredible. Once the mussels open and get ladled into bowls, a quick swirl of butter transforms the leftover broth into something glossy and rich that you will absolutely want to mop up. Optional gluten-free bread on the side makes that part very easy. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but asks very little of the cook — just scrub, simmer, and serve.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
3 tbsp garlic-infused oil
6 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
Ingredient note
The green parts of scallions are low in FODMAPs. Avoid the white bulb which is higher in FODMAPs.
1 bottle (12 oz) gluten free beer (blonde ale or witbier style)
½ cup chicken broth
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
gluten free bread or baguette, for dipping (optional)

Instructions

1
Discard any mussels with cracked shells or any that remain open after a firm tap on the counter. Place the cleaned mussels in a large bowl of cold water while you prepare the broth.
2
Heat the garlic-infused oil in a large (6-quart or larger) pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the scallion greens and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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