Description
Pan Bagnat is a traditional French sandwich originating from Nice. This Niçoise sandwich is packed with flavorful ingredients like tuna, olives, anchovies, and fresh herbs, making it a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Olive Herb Relish:
- 3/4 cup Niçoise Olives, pitted (or Kalamata Olives)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves and Tender Stems
- 3 tbsp. Capers, rinsed
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Marjoram or Oregano Leaves
- 3 Anchovy Fillets, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
For the Sandwich:
- 1 Large Tomato, cored and sliced thin
- 1 Small Red Onion, sliced thin
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
- 3 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1 Large Baguette, sliced horizontally
- 2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
- 2 (6 1/2 ounce) Jars Olive Oil-packed Tuna, drained
- 3 Hard-Cooked eggs, sliced thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the tomato slices on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the tomato juices.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion with the minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and kosher salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Remove the inner crumb from the bottom half, leaving a 1/2-inch border of bread intact.
- Toast the baguette in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Combine olives, capers, parsley, anchovies, and oregano in a food processor. Pulse to chop evenly.
- Add the olive and herb relish to the bowl with the onion and vinegar.
- Stir in olive oil and mustard. Mix well.
- Brush the baguette with olive oil and spread the relish mixture.
- Add tuna and eggs, then top with tomato slices.
- Complete the sandwich with the remaining relish mixture and the top half of the baguette.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and press with a heavy pan.
- Let the sandwich flatten for 30 minutes to an hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours.
- You can customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 450 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
