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Ready for a picnic? Vegan pan bagnat

25 Wednesday May 2016

Posted by Zoli in baguette, bread, ciabatta, french, healthy, sandwiches, vegan, Vegetarian

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My friend turned me on to these lovely, picnic-able French sandwiches, using an olive tapenade in place of anchovies. Otherwise known as tuna niçoise sandwiches. I used to have one for lunch all the time when I was a pescatarian but I didn’t even think they could be veganized. Thanks Kelly!

The best, bestest thing about these are they can stand the test of time, in fact, they are meant to. Like a fine fermented soy bean, they only get better with age. Think how lovely bruschetta is when the crusty bread has absorbed the garlic/basil/tomato/olive oil juices. Same philosphy. I plan to make a few of these, wrap them in tin foil, weight them for an hour or so, toss them in the cooler, head to the beach, unwrap, slice and eat with a cold beer or perhaps a sauvignon blanc.

Ingredients
Makes one pan bagnat
1/2 baguette or ciabbata
1 clove garlic
mixed marinated olives or black olive tapenade
2 artichoke hearts, halved or quartered
1 persian cucumber
2 shallots
1 tbs capers
1 ripe tomato, sliced
handful basil leaves
soft lettuce, arugula or baby kale (optional)
white bean dip or hummus
extra virgin olive oil
red wine vinegar
dijon mustard
salt and pepper

*other vegetables will work too, such as roasted peppers, blanched asparagus or green beans, hearts of palm, etc.

1) Prepare the bread first. If using a baguette, slice it open and scoop out the inside. If using a ciabatta, don’t bother as this bread is soft enough. Smash the garlic clove and rub it inside the bread. Set aside.
2) Make a vinaigrette by combining a splash of red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil (2:1 olive oil to vinegar), a tsp of dijon mustard and salt and pepper (fresh ground). Thinly slice the cucumber and shallot and mix with the vinaigrette.
3) Spoon the cucumber/shallot vinaigrette into the baguette and spread evenly. Next spread a bit of white bean dip or hummus. Then layer the vegetables–the tapenade/olives, tomatoes, capers, artichokes, basil and lettuce. Add another splash of extra virgin olive oil and a grind of pepper.
4) Wrap the sandwich tightly in tinfoil or wax paper and put a weight on it (a book, a cutting board with something heavy on it) for about an hour. Then refrigerate (even overnight will work!) for your picnic or slice and eat straightaway.

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Homemade french onion dip

17 Wednesday Jun 2015

Posted by Zoli in french, party bites, quick and awesome, Sauces, snacks, Vegetarian

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appetizers, bbq, caramalized onions, chips and dip, french onion dip, party food, snacks, summer, veggie dip

homemade french onion dip

 

Summer! BBQ! Margaritas! Fresh fruit and salad! Chips! Dip!

 

I think this is way nicer than that slimy stuff from a can I used to enjoy with ruffles potato chips as a youngster.

 

Ingredients
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup Olive oil
fresh ground sea salt and black pepper
2 onions, finely sliced
1 shallot, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1⁄4 cup cream cheese, softened
1⁄4 cup greek yogurt
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Splash of hot sauce
2 green onions or handful of chives, chopped

 

Serve with chips or cut raw vegetables. Also good on sandwiches and burgers.

 

1) Heat up about 1/4 cup or more of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add in the sliced onions and shallots.
2) Cook on med low for about 20 minutes until a nice golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
3) Add in the minced garlic, salt and pepper and cook on low another few minutes to cook the garlic.
4) Add all the ingredients except the green onion or chives to a food processor and blitz until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Mix the chopped green onion in with a spoon.
5) Refridgerate for a couple hours before serving. Top with more green onion for presentation if desired.

 

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