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Pan Bagnat
Pan Bagnat, which translates to 'wet bread,' is a vibrant and flavorful sandwich hailing from the sunny shores of Nice, France. Traditionally enjoyed during picnics, this hearty sandwich features layers of fresh vegetables, creamy hard-boiled eggs, savory tuna, and briny olives, all enveloped in a crusty French bread that soaks up a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for a summer gathering or a satisfying lunch, each bite transports you to the Mediterranean coast, making it a timeless dish steeped in history and flavor.
Ingredients
- French bread
- 1 large loaf, preferably a round or oval shape
- Tuna
- 1 can (about 5 ounces), drained
- Hard boiled eggs
- 2, sliced
- Tomatoes
- 1 large, sliced
- Green bell pepper
- 1/2, thinly sliced
- Red onion
- 1/4, thinly sliced
- Black olives
- 1/4 cup, pitted and sliced
- Anchovies
- 4 fillets, optional
- Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon
- Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, ensuring not to cut all the way through, creating a hinge.
- Spread the vinaigrette generously on both cut sides of the bread, allowing it to soak into the crust.
- On the bottom half of the bread, layer the tuna, followed by the slices of hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, black olives, and anchovies, if using. Be generous with the layering for a hearty sandwich.
- Carefully place the top half of the bread over the fillings and press down gently to compress the sandwich slightly.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap, ensuring it is well sealed to keep the flavors in. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the vinaigrette.
- When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut it into individual portions, either in wedges or halves.
Tips
- For added flavor, consider using a mix of different olives or adding capers.
- You can easily customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand, such as adding cucumbers or radishes for a crunch.
- This sandwich can be made a day in advance, making it perfect for meal prep or gatherings.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Sandwich Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Calories: 450 Fat: 25g Carbs: 40g Protein: 20g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 3g
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