Baked moules frites

The classic moules frites, made healthier: mussels in white wine with golden chips baked in the oven. All the pleasure of the seaside dish with much less fat.

Preparation: 20 min  |  Cooking: 35 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 493 kcal · 34 g protein · 54 g carbohydrate · 11 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 kg mussels
• 6 potatoes
• 2 shallots
• 200 ml white wine
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bunch of parsley

Method

1. Cut the potatoes into chips, coat with oil and bake for 30 minutes at 200°C.
2. Soften the shallots, then add the white wine.
3. Add the mussels, cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Scatter over the parsley and serve with the chips.

Nutritional benefits

Mussels are rich in protein, iron and vitamin B12 for very few calories and little fat, which is good for cholesterol. Oven-baked chips instead of fried ones make the dish much lighter. A sociable classic made far healthier, without giving up the pleasure.

Variations and substitutions

• Mussels with curry or lightened cream.
• With sweet potato chips.
• With herbs: thyme, garlic.
• With a green salad.

Storage and making ahead

Eat the chips straight away; throw away any mussels that stay closed after cooking.

💡 Good to know

Spread the chips out on the tray so they do not touch: that is what lets them brown and crisp up without deep-frying.

Further reading

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Foods in this recipe: mussels · potatoes · shallots · white wine · olive oil.

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