Step 1

Heat olive oil on medium heat in deep skillet or pan. Sauté onion along with bay leaf till onion becomes translucent.

Step 2

Add in garlic and cook for a minute.

Step 3

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in honey, fresh red chili peppers, salt, pepper, cumin and vinegar and combine everything well.

Step 4

Add in wine and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add in mussels along with chicken broth. Cook for 6-7 minutes till all mussels are open.

Step 6

Remove the mussels to a separate pot or bowl. To the sauce, stir in butter and cook for a few minutes till the sauce thickens up. Add back in mussels along with parsley and scallions. Stir well.

Step 7

Serve in a bowl along with bread, pasta, zoodles or salad.