Nicoise Sandwich

Name: Nicoise Sandwich
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers; 1 loaf Italian bread or 1 loaf French bread, 8 inch round (about 1 lb); 13 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 anchovy fillets; 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced thin; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) canbest-quality tuna packed in oil, drained and broken up into chunks (Italian); 10 kalamata olives, halved and pitted; 14 cup minced fresh parsley; fresh ground pepper

13 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 large red bell peppers
1 loaf Italian bread or 1 loaf French bread, 8 inch round (about 1 lb)
13 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 anchovy fillets
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced thin
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 (6 1/2 ounce) canbest-quality tuna packed in oil, drained and broken up into chunks (Italian)
10 kalamata olives, halved and pitted
14 cup minced fresh parsley
fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
2

Wrap in paper or plastic bag and let stand 10 minutes to steam and soften.
3

Peel and seed.
4

Cut bread in half horizontally.
5

Remove centers of each half, leaving a 1 inch thick bread shell all around.
6

Combine oil, vinegar, basil and garlic in a small bowl.
7

Brush inside of bread shell with this mixture.
8

Layer anchovies, bell pepper, eggs, tomatoes, tuna, olives and parsley on bottom half.
9

Season generously with pepper.
10

Cover with top half of bread and press gently.
11

Wrap tightly in foil.
12

Cover with a tray or cutting board and place 3, 5 lb weights (various large cans) and refrigerate atleast 30 minutes.
13

(can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead this is great picnic fare).
14

Cut into 6 wedges.
15

Pierce each with a long toothpick and serve.