Before cooking mussels, rinse them thoroughly with cold water to remove any impurities. Also, remove the beards by firmly pulling them towards the opening of the shell.

Typical ingredients for Provençal-style mussels include garlic, shallots, tomatoes, white wine, olive oil, Herbes de Provence, and parsley.

In the Thermomix, you can sauté garlic and shallots with olive oil, add diced tomatoes, white wine, and Herbes de Provence. Let it simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.

The cooking time for Provençal-style mussels can vary, but generally, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes of cooking over medium-high heat until the mussels open.

Provençal-style mussels are delicious served with fresh bread to soak up the sauce. You can also serve them with fries or sautéed potatoes.

Yes, you can add other vegetables of your choice to customize the recipe. Bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms can be delicious additions to the sauce.

Traditionally, Provençal-style mussels are prepared with white wine. However, if you prefer to use red wine, you can do so, but it will slightly alter the flavor of the recipe.

Before cooking mussels, make sure they are tightly closed. Discard any mussels that are already open, as they may be dead and therefore not edible. Also, discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.

It is not recommended to freeze cooked Provençal-style mussels. Mussels tend to lose their texture and flavor when frozen.

If you have leftover Provençal-style mussels, you can reheat them in a saucepan over low heat until they are hot. Be careful not to overcook them to avoid them becoming rubbery.