Popular Portuguese Mussels with Chouriço

1. Clean and de-beard the mussels, and then set aside.
2. Set a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter to melt.
3. Add the chourico and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Add the onions, garlic, green peppers and red peppers, and saute for 1 minute.
5. Add the wine and 1/2 cup of water, and stir.
6. Add the mussels and cover; cook until the mussels open, about 4 to 5 minutes.
7. Remove the saucepan from the heat, transfer the mussels to a large bowl, then spoon the cooking liquid with the onions, peppers and chourico over the top.
8. Serve the bowl of mussels with bread.

Recipe & Photo Credit: foodnetwork.com