Moules Provencal Recipe

Name: Moules Provencal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs mussels, cleaned 1/2 cup dry white wine; Provencale Sauce:; 1 TBS olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 TSP chopped fresh basil, + garnish bouquet garni; 1 TBS tomato paste; 1 LB ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, chopped, or 1 14-oz can chopped tomatoes salt and pepper; 1 TSP sugar

Servings: persons

1
Sauce:
2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions, celery, garlic, basil and bouquet garni, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until softened but not browned
3
Add tomato paste and tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar, and simmer gently for 30 minutes
4
Put the mussels in a casserole dish with the wine, over high heat, and bring to a boil. Cook for a few minutes only, until the mussels have opened, stirring frequently to ensure they are evenly cooked.
5
Pour off the cooking liquid, discard any mussels that have not opened, and return the opened mussels, in their shells, to the casserole dish.
6
Pour the hot tomato sauce over the mussels and heat through. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve at once.

312

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 lbs mussels, cleaned 1/2 cup dry white wine, Provencale Sauce:, 1 TBS olive oil, 2 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Moules Provencal falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moules Provencal

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Variations & substitutions

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