What to make to accompany Mussels in Wine Sauce?

[jstarr]

I plan on making Steamed Mussels in a Wine Broth. What else should I make to accompany the mussels to complete this meal?

I was thinking of french baguette and a vegetable.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[quicksilver]

Any long pasta, al dente and finished in the sauce, and the rest of your idea. Definately need a bread mop.
Sound yummy, jstarr

[JMediger]

Mmmm ... we love just a simple salad with lots of good crusty, toasted bread to soak up the broth. If you really want a veggie, I would think asparagus would be a good side.

[jstarr]

In addition: How many pounds of mussels would you make for 2?

[Jeekinz]

You can halve some grape tomatoes and add them to the pot....some thyme sprigs. I can't think of a veggie that would really accompany them.

[ChefJune]

The classic accompaniment is French fries. (In France they're caled "frites.") You could serve them over linguine, or have plenty of bread on hand to sop up the juices.

A mixed green salad with a lemony vinaigrette goes well, too.

[Maverick2272]

Um, just a guess but you aren't referring to McDonald's type french fries... right?

[Glorie]

I love to serve steamed mussels or clams with a good crusty loaf of sourdough, zucchini and a good white wine, mmmmmmmm

[Glorie]

Also - have you ever added pesto to your sauce? It's a really good accompanyment!

[BreezyCooking]

This is probably too late for your meal tonight, but I never bother serving anything with steamed mussels (regardless of the sauce) except a nice mixed green salad with a simple vinegarette dressing & a nice loaf of warm crusty artisinal-type bread - round or a baguette.

As far as the amount of mussels, hubby & I are real mussel lovers & find that 2 pounds makes a perfect meal for the two of us. If you do happen to have a few left over, just pick out the meats & save them to toss into a clam or mixed seafood sauce to serve over spaghetti.