Pan Bagna Aka Bathed Bread

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 6

Bread that is bathed in olive oil and filled with delightful ( roasted ) vegetables and condiments. Easy put together for parties and picnics. Basically vegetarian and optional fish but NEVER any meat or cheese for authentic Pan Bagna Indeed use the extra virgin olive oil which has such a wonderful taste. Read more .I also smear with butter ( not margarine ) and also use anchovy oil to drizzle in between veges. The photo shows a partially open face view so you can see the insides

Ingredients:

1 whole fresh french bread or french rolls split lengthwise

fresh garlic minced

extra virgin olive oil and or softened butter - i use both

fresh black pitted olives or mixed olive salad

sliced or chopped red bell pepper rings- roasted are great

green bell pepper rings- roasted are great

fresh thin sliced tomatoes

anchoives ( optional ) i love it

capers

sliced onion rings- roasted are great

other options: ( non traditional but no meat or cheese )

albacore tuna chunks

grilled eggplant slices, roasted great

sardines

additional if desired

more olive oil and red wine vinegar or lemon juice

salt and fresh cracked black pepper ( to taste )

Directions:

1. Brush bread with butter or drizzle well with olive oil:
2. extra virgin please , and smooth on some fresh minced garlic.
3. Layer on olives, peppers, tomatoes and onions.
4. Sprinkle on capers
5. .Add anchoives if desired.
6. I prefer to keep my sandwich almost vegan.
7. Add some tuna chunks or grilled eggplant slices if desried .
8. Then drizzle with more olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice.
9. Salt and pepper to taste.
10. Press halves together to seal well.
11. Wrap sandwich in foil or plastic for 1/2 hour prior to serving.
12. Cut long loaf french bread into pieces or cut rolls in half

By RecipeOfHealth.com