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Pan Bagnat Recipe

Pan Bagnat Recipe

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  • Author: Wesley
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 70 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Mixing, Assembling
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pan Bagnat recipe is a delightful French sandwich bursting with the flavors of summer. Packed with fresh vegetables, eggs, tuna, and anchovies, this sandwich is perfect for a picnic or a light summer meal.


Ingredients

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Eggs:

  • 4 large eggs

Fava Beans:

  • 3/4 pound (340 g) fresh fava beans pods, optional

Tomatoes:

  • 1 1/4 pounds (570 g) very ripe summer tomatoes, divided

Other Ingredients:

  • Kosher or sea salt
  • 1 medium green Cubanelle pepper or green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and very thinly sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick rings
  • 1 whole marinated artichoke heart (about 2 ounces; 57 g), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick wedges (optional)
  • 1 French breakfast radish, very thinly sliced crosswise (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pitted Niçoise olives (1 ounce; 30 g), halved lengthwise
  • 2 scallions, white and light green parts sliced very thinly on the bias
  • About 8 fresh basil leaves, roughly torn by hand
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Red wine vinegar, for drizzling (optional)
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, lightly smashed with the broad side of a knife
  • 4 sandwich rolls (about 4.5 inches wide)
  • 1 (5-ounce; 142 g) can tuna, preferably ventresca, drained and flaked
  • 8 oil-packed anchovy fillets (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, if desired

Instructions

  1. Boil Eggs: Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Boil eggs for 30 seconds, then simmer for 9-11 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and quarter.
  2. Prepare Fava Beans: Remove beans from pods, blanch, peel, and set aside.
  3. Prep Tomatoes: Slice tomatoes; grate half and discard skin. Season grated tomatoes with salt.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix fava beans, peppers, artichoke, radish, olives, scallions, and basil. Dress with olive oil, salt, and vinegar.
  5. Assemble Sandwiches: Hollow out rolls, rub with garlic, top with grated tomatoes, layer with sliced tomatoes, eggs, tuna, anchovies, and vegetables. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, close and wrap sandwiches.

Notes

  • Fava beans and tomatoes can be substituted based on availability and quality.
  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Adjust ingredients to personal preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: Approx. 450
  • Sugar: Approx. 5g
  • Sodium: Approx. 650mg
  • Fat: Approx. 20g
  • Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
  • Fiber: Approx. 8g
  • Protein: Approx. 20g
  • Cholesterol: Approx. 190mg