Pan Bagnat

Name: Pan Bagnat
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 79 milliliters black olives, such as Niçoise or Kalamata, pitted and coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsps drained capers, chopped; 4 larges crusty rolls, split; 1 slice fennel bulb, halved and cut crosswise into very thin slices; 79 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large tomato, chopped; 4 teaspoons wine vinegar

Pan Bagnat might be just the side dish you are searching for. This vegan recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 338 calories. Head to the store and pick up olives, fresh-ground pepper, parsley, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the fennel, chickpeas, olives, capers, parsley, garlic, and tomato.

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Chickpeas

Parsley

Capers

Fennel

Garlic

Olives

Tomato

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Bowl

Add the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper and toss.

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Vinegar

Pepper

Salt

Cooking Oil

Remove some of the soft center from each half roll, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Mound the filling onto the bottom of each roll.

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Roll

Drizzle any remaining juices over the filling. Cover with the top of each roll.

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Roll

If you have time, wrap each roll tightly in aluminum foil and let sit for 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Otherwise, press down on the rolls firmly so that the dressing moistens the bread.

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Bread

Roll

Wrap

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Aluminum Foil

Variations:: Other delicious ingredients to add to the sandwich include strips of raw green bell pepper or roasted red bell pepper, sliced hard-cooked egg, a small can of drained tuna, a few chopped anchovy fillets, or a handful of fresh basil leaves.

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Roasted Red Peppers

Fresh Basil

Green Pepper

Anchovy Fillets

Tuna

Egg

Wine Recommendation: Not only are ros wines a perfect match for sandwiches, they're also delightful with foods highlighting the flavors of southern France. Try one from the region of Provence.

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Wine