The French Picnic Baguette - Pan Bagnat Recipe

Name: The French Picnic Baguette - Pan Bagnat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 baguette, the wider type such as Pain (or 4 ciabatta rolls); 1 garlic clove, peeled; extra virgin olive oil; salt; black pepper; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and thinly sliced; 200 g good quality tuna; 3 -4 ripe tomatoes, sliced; 6 salted anchovies; pitted black olives; 1/2 red onion, finely sliced into rings; 1/2 cos lettuce, leaves roughly torn (or something similarly crunchy); white wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 baguette, the wider type such as Pain (or 4 ciabatta rolls)
1 garlic clove, peeled
extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and thinly sliced
200 g good quality tuna
3 -4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
6 salted anchovies
pitted black olives
1/2 red onion, finely sliced into rings
1/2 cos lettuce, leaves roughly torn (or something similarly crunchy)
white wine vinegar

1
Cut the baguette into even size portions.
2
Then cut the baguette pieces or bread rolls in half lengthways, and scoop out some of the bread filling. (You use this for a gratin-type affair later in the week or for breadcrumbs).
3
Rub the garlic over the inside of both halves, drizzle with a generous amount of olive oil and season well.
4
In one hollowed-out half, pack in the egg slices, tuna, tomatoes, anchovies, olives, chopped red onion and lettuce leaves.
5
Drizzle with more oil, and a little white-wine vinegar.
6
Put the other half of the baguette or bread roll on top, wrap snugly in tinfoil and place on a flat surface. Lay some big books on top to weigh it down. (I use a Larousse Gastronomique!).
7
Leave for an hour or two. Then remove the tinfoil and wrap a band of greaseproof or brown paper around the middle of each portion, and tie tightly with kitchen string.
8
These can then be stored overnight in a covered container until next day. (This is not necessary - but can be handy to avoid all the fuss next day!).
9
Take them on your picnic with wine, fruit and good company!
10
Sublime!

187

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baguette, the wider type such as Pain (or 4 ciabatta rolls), 1 garlic clove, peeled, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and more.

Yes, The French Picnic Baguette - Pan Bagnat falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The French Picnic Baguette - Pan Bagnat

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