Skip to main content

Pan Bagnat

Image may contain Burger Food and Bread

You’re going to want to let this sandwich hang out for a bit before digging in so the bread can soak up those juices. Napkin not optional.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2

Ingredients

2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped
2 small garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tablespoons capers, drained, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup mixed olives (such as niçoise, kalamata, and/or Castelvetrano), coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 6–7-ounce jar oil-packed tuna, drained
½ lemon
½ baguette, lightly toasted
1½ cups basil leaves, torn
1½ cups parsley leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped
2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, sliced
2 jarred roasted red peppers, sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix anchovies, garlic, capers, vinegar, and mustard in a medium bowl. Add onion and olives and let sit, tossing occasionally, until onion is slightly softened, 8–10 minutes. Add 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

    Step 2

    Place tuna in a medium bowl. Zest and juice lemon over tuna. Stir in 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Cut bread lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Add basil and parsley to olive mixture and toss to combine. Spread olive mixture over cut sides of baguette. Top with tuna, egg, tomato, and peppers, then drizzle with more oil; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Wrap sandwich tightly in foil and weight down with a heavy skillet, 10 minutes. Cut in half before serving.

Read More
Crisp, buttery shell. Soft, flaky center. Cry!
Full of crunchy veg and a miso-maple dressing.
A fancy-feeling dish that comes together in 20 minutes.
A fam-favorite, 30-minute dinner we have on repeat.
Yes, you can use the pre-cut squash.
Canned purée delivers rich body and deep flavor, without the nonna-level cook time.
Protein on protein on protein. Great on their own or stirred into tomato sauce.
A sheet-pan wonder with lots of crispy rice.