Vegetable Pan Bagnat

Directions

1. 1
   Halve bread horizontally, using serrated knife.
2. 2
   Starting 1/2-inch from edges, remove about 1 inch soft bread from center of each half, making hollows for filling; lightly brush cut surfaces with 2 Tbs.
3. 3
   oil, and rub with garlic clove.
4. 4
   Squeeze garlic clove through press into bowl; add remaining 2 Tbs.
5. 5
   oil, tamari and mustard, and whisk to blend.
6. 6
   Pare zucchini lengthwise with vegetable peeler into paper-thin slices, omitting seedy center.
7. 7
   Cut mushrooms on diagonal into wide paper-thin slices.
8. 8
   Add zucchini and mushrooms to dressing; toss.
9. 9
   Marinate 10 minutes; drain, reserving any dressing.
10. 10
    To assemble sandwich, spread bread hollows with hummus.
11. 11
    Over bottom half of bread, layer zucchini slices, half the peppers, mushroom slices, arugula, tomato slices and remaining peppers; grind on black pepper to taste, and replace bread top.
12. 12
    Wrap tightly with plastic wrap; place on large plate and top with heavy pot lid.
13. 13
    Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
14. 14
    When ready to serve, unwrap and cut into 6 wedges.