Steamed Mussels with Brussel Sprouts on the side

Since I found out I'm anemic I decided to put some extra iron into my diet, and one of the best, cheapest and easy to make dishes is mussels, so tonight I'm making a delicately flavored pot of Steamed Mussels: One saucepan with two TBS butter on medium-low heat Add, in no particular order: Chopped onion Minced fresh garlic, as much as you want, at least 1 TBS Chopped tomato Chopped fresh parsley, as much as you want, at least a TBS Chopped Red bell pepper 1/4 tsp salt/ or to taste 1/4 tsp pepper/ or to taste 1/8 tsp white pepper pinch rubbed sage 1 TBS chopped basil Sautee vegetables in butter first, add 1 Cup white wine, any kind, as long as you'd drink it :), bring to boil & add anywhere from 1 lb to 3 lbs of fresh live mussels. Steam for 2 minutes, if they're not open, steam for one minute more, no longer! - you *don't* want to overcook those tender mussels! Brussel Sprouts are easy, too: Cut the ends off, steam them for 20 minutes, put into a serving bowl with 2 TBS butter and juice of half a lemon. ENjoy!