Ingredients for - Provençal Mussels

1. 1/4 c. olive oil
2. 3/4 c. diced red onion
3. 2 clove garlic
4. 1/2 c. diced red bell pepper
5. 1 1/2 c. diced eggplant
6. 1 c. diced zucchini
7. 1 c. diced yellow squash
8. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
9. 1 can crushed tomatoes
10. 2 sprig fresh thyme
11. 1 bay leaf
12. Ground black pepper
13. 2 tbsp. olive oil
14. 2 shallots
15. 2 clove garlic
16. 4 lb. mussels
17. 1 c. dry white wine
18. 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
19. 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
20. 1 tsp. kosher salt
21. Kosher salt
22. 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
23. Ground black pepper

How to cook deliciously - Provençal Mussels

1 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add red bell pepper and eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, squash, and salt, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

2 . Stage

Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add mussels and white wine and cover. When steam starts to appear, cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes more. Add parsley, butter, and reserved ratatouille. Add salt and pepper, plus more to taste. Cook uncovered 3 minutes more and serve with crusty bread.