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 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh mussels cleaned and debearded; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced; 1 zucchini diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; to taste Salt; to taste pepper; for serving Crusty bread

Fresh mussels cooked in a white wine and herb broth.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · July 02, 2023

A little about this dish

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!

A final fox tip

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.