Zesty Mussels Escabeche

Ingredients

• 1 kg fresh mussels, cleaned
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 250 ml white wine vinegar
• 100 ml water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
• Salt to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges (optional)