AllRecipes.com: Patti's Mussels a la Mariniere

For my virgin post to this Foodie blog, I get to show off a recipe I found on Allrecipes.com. An incredibly simple mussel recipe, this is something that could really impress a group of guests by showing both good taste, and a thoughtfully healthy meal.
I served garlic bread and a side dish of asparagus baked with parmesan, to stick with the mediterranean flavor of the meal.

The comments from the site had many suggestions for altering the recipe, but I'll be honest, I followed this recipe without altering anything and it was simply divine. My friend and I didn't stop to speak as we ate all 50 mussels between the two of us. Again, so simple, and if you happen to have a food processor (which I don't), the recipe will be all the simpler as the grunt work involves chopping a small amount of vegetables.

INGREDIENTS
50 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
3 green onions, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Place mussels in a large bowl with cold water to cover. Let them soak for about 20 minutes to remove any dirt or sand.

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and saute for one minute, but do not brown. Add the chopped green onion and tomatoes, and cook until almost tender. Pour in the white wine, and stir in the parsley and butter.

Bring to a boil, and allow to boil until the liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the mussels to the pot, cover and allow to cook until the shells are opened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, discarding any unopened shells. Bon appetit!