Tuscan Style Steamed Clams

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Vital Choice Manila Clams
• 1/2 cup Vital Choice organic extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (or organic garlic granules)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes or organic cayenne
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, leaves only, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Sea salt and organic coarse ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a heavy pan or skillet over medium heat warm the olive oil and add the chopped garlic. Sauté briefly and add the diced red onion and carrot.
2. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes then add the clams, white wine, red chili flakes and Italian parsley. Cover and cook until clams start to pop open.
3. Transfer the clams to 4 heated bowls.
4. Add the butter to the sauce and spoon over the clams. Garnish with sprigs of Italian parsley and slice of toasted rustic bread.
5. Serve in bowls alone, or over pasta.