A vibrant plate of steamed mussels surrounded by colorful summer vegetables.

Mussels Provencal

Name: Mussels Provencal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: fresh mussels, 2 pounds cleaned and debearded; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; onion, 1 finely chopped; garlic, 3 cloves minced; red bell pepper, 1 thinly sliced; zucchini, 1 diced; cherry tomatoes, 1 cup halved; dry white wine, 1/2 cup; vegetable broth, 1/2 cup; fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped; fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon; Salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; Crusty bread, for serving

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: July 02, 2023

This recipe takes inspiration from French cuisine and combines it with seasonal ingredients to create a unique and flavorful main course. The star ingredients are fresh mussels and summer vegetables, which are cooked in a fragrant white wine and herb broth. The resulting dish is light, refreshing, and perfect for a rainy day in New York City.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh mussels - 2 pounds - cleaned and debearded
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Onion - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Red bell pepper - 1 - thinly sliced
Zucchini - 1 - diced
Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - halved
Dry white wine - 1/2 cup
Vegetable broth - 1/2 cup
Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons - chopped
Fresh thyme leaves - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Crusty bread - for serving

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🥄

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2 - 🔪🧅🧄

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Step 3 - 🌶️🥒🍅

Add the sliced red bell pepper and diced zucchini to the pot, and cook until the vegetables start to soften.
Step 4 - 🍷🥘

Pour in the white wine and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer.
Step 5 - 🍅🌿🧂

Add the cherry tomatoes, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 6 - 🐚🍲🔓

Gently place the cleaned mussels in the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
Step 7 - 🚫🐚

Discard any mussels that did not open.
Step 8 - 🍲🥖

Serve the mussels and vegetables in bowls, drizzled with the broth. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Step 9 - 😋🍽️💕

Enjoy!

Additional

For a twist, you can add a touch of saffron to the broth for an extra layer of flavor. This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. Kids can help by cleaning the mussels and halving the cherry tomatoes.