Embark on a culinary journey to the stunning region of Provence, France, where the flavors of the Mediterranean converge to create a symphony of tastes. Discover the art of preparing "Tuna Provencale on a Baguette," a delectable dish that captures the essence of Provencal cuisine. With its vibrant colors, aromatic herbs, and the perfect balance of flavors, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Provence.
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TUNA PROVENCALE ON A BAGUETTE
I found this in a very worn and old copy of Readers Digest in a hospital waiting room. It had so many pages missing that I didn't think they would miss one more *blush*. The sandwich is wonderful but it's not a quick make.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, olives and salt in a medium bowl and let stand until juicy, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut bread almost in half lengthwise. Open like a book, being careful not to separate bread. Pull our about 1/2 a cup of soft bread center.
- Using 1/2 TBS of oil, brush the cut sides on the bread, then spread on tomato mixture and any juices that have collected in the bowl.
- Cut onion in half through stem end, then crosswise into thin semi-circles.
- Layer onion, green pepper slices and tuna over tomato mixture.
- Whisk vinegar, garlic, anchovy paste and remaining oil together and drizzle over tuna.
- Wrap stuffed loaf tightly in plastic wrap and weigh it down with a heavy skillet and let stand at room temp till ingredients have soaked into the bread, about 30 minutes.
- Cut diagonally into 4 sandwiches.
PROVENCAL TUNA SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Add the red onion; set aside.
- Rub the inside of the bread pieces with the garlic, then with the halved tomato and season with salt and pepper; discard the garlic and tomato skins. Arrange the tomato slices on the bread bottoms.
- Add the tuna to the vinaigrette, breaking it into pieces. Stir in the bell pepper, cucumber, parsley and capers; season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture among the bread bottoms. Close the sandwiches and press down on the bread tops gently. Wrap the sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap and place a heavy skillet on top. Let sit 15 minutes to soften the bread, then unwrap and cut in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 29 milligrams, Sodium 1606 milligrams, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 4 grams
TUNA PROVENCALE
Steps:
- Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, fennel seeds, garlic, thyme leaves, and lime zest; season, to taste, with pepper. Rub the marinade all over the tuna steaks. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, fennel, a pinch of cumin, and a pinch of fennel seeds and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes (don't let the vegetables brown). Add the zucchini and bell peppers, season to taste with salt and pepper, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- Separately, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the fava beans and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cherry tomatoes, orange segments, lemon zest and segments, half of the basil leaves, olives, and pistachios.
- While the vegetables are cooking, heat a grill pan over high heat. Brush the pan with vegetable oil and grill the tuna steaks for 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting each steak into 4 slices.
- Divide the vegetables among 4 warm dinner plates. For each plate, top with the remaining basil leaves and put 2 slices of tuna on top of the vegetables. Season the tuna with fleur de sel and spoon the citrus-fava mixture around the plate. Serve immediately.
TUNA SANDWICHES PROVENCAL
Provided by Melissa Roberts-Matar
Categories Sandwich Fish Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Quick & Easy Lunch Tuna Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, capers, mustard, anchovy paste, tomato paste, pepper, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a bowl.
- Drain oil from tuna into a bowl and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar. Brush insides of all roll halves generously with mixture.
- Add tuna to mayonnaise mixture and stir to combine.
- Make sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, egg, and tuna mixture on a work surface. Weight sandwiches with a heavy cutting board, large plate, or platter for about 10 minutes.
PAN BAGNAT (PRESSED FRENCH TUNA SANDWICH)
I'm gonna show you how to make the world's most famous tuna sandwich, which is really the world's most famous tuna salad, the Niçoise, stuffed and pressed inside a whole loaf of bread. According to people who consider things, this is considered the ultimate picnic sandwich, since it has to be made ahead, and the longer it sits in its own juices, the better.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 8h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir garlic into the olive oil and set aside.
- Partially hollow out the bread by pulling out about 50% of the insides. Brush the bread very generously with the garlic olive oil, reserving about 1 tablespoon for later use.
- Begin building the sandwich by placing a layer of sliced tomatoes on the bottom half, covering it completely. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced onion, olives, and banana peppers.
- Crumble the tuna over the top, pressing down slightly so it stays in place. Be sure to go as close to the edges as possible. Top with anchovy filets, capers, sliced eggs, and basil leaves. Top with another layer of tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar and reserved garlic olive oil.
- Place the top half of the loaf on and press firmly to compress the ingredients. Wrap in several layers of plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil, ending with seams at the top.
- Place into a large pan and place a sheet pan over the top. Weigh down with heavy cans, pots, a cast iron pan, or a cutting board, to press the sandwich as evenly as possible.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight, turning halfway through if possible. Unwrap, slice, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 105.2 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1286.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
TUNA PROVENCALE
Make and share this Tuna Provencale recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Tuna
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Rinse the fish and pat it dry.
- Cut into approximately 1 1/2-inch chunks.
- Roll the fish in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet and brown the fish on all sides.
- Add the peppers, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, and mushrooms and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and heat through.
- Transfer all ingredients to a large, covered casserole and bake for 45 minutes.
- Serve hot with the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1186.7, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 72.3, Sodium 120.4, Carbohydrate 175.6, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 56.6
PROVENCAL TUNA MELT
Steps:
- Drain about 1/2 of the olive oil from the tuna. Scrape tuna and remaining oil into a mixing bowl. Add bell pepper, scallions, capers, and thyme. Add lemon juice, mayonnaise, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently to combine.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Lay bread slices crust-sides up on an unlined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Broil until nicely browned, about 1 minute.
- Turn bread slices over with tongs and divide the tuna filling between 2 slices. Arrange Asiago cheese over the other two slices. Return to broiler. Heat until cheese is bubbly and golden brown and filling is hot, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Use tongs to turn the cheese-topped slices over on top of those spread with filling. Slice tuna melts in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 56.6 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1510 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
PAN BAGNAT SANDWICH WITH TUNA, ANCHOVIES, AND PARSLEY
When you think about it, "Pan Bagnat" is just a fancy way of saying "the best of all possible summer sandwiches." Unlike the typical tuna on wheat, this Provençal classic only gets better as sits, making it just the thing for picnics, backyard suppers, and last-minute road trips. And its briny, garlicky flavors beat plain old mayo any day.
Provided by Adina Steiman
Categories Sandwich Low Fat Kid-Friendly Lunch Tuna Healthy Low Cholesterol Anchovy Sandwich Theory Picnic Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut baguette in half crosswise with a serrated knife, then split each half lengthwise. Drizzle cut sides of bread with oil and rub with garlic. Arrange 2 anchovies on top half of each baguette.
- Toss onion and vinegar in a medium bowl and season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Let stand 5 minutes. Add tuna and parsley and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pile tuna mixture on bottom half of each baguette. Top tuna mixture with eggs and olives.
- Arrange tomato slices on top of anchovies and close sandwiches. Wrap sandwiches tightly in foil and place a heavy pot or skillet on top. Add a few heavy objects such as cans to weigh down pot and press down on sandwiches. Let sit at room temperature at least 40 minutes and up to 1 hour. Unwrap, slice each sandwich in half crosswise (if desired), and serve.
Tips:
- Use the freshest tuna you can find. If you can, buy it from a fishmonger who can tell you where and when it was caught.
- If you don't have time to make the tapenade, you can use store-bought. Just make sure it's good quality.
- Use a good quality baguette. A fresh, crusty baguette will make all the difference.
- Toast the baguette slices before assembling the sandwiches. This will help them to hold up better.
- Spread the tapenade on the baguette slices before adding the tuna. This will help to keep the tuna moist.
- Top the sandwiches with a few slices of tomato and some fresh basil. This will add some freshness and flavor.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately.
Conclusion:
Tuna Provençale on a baguette is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of tuna, tapenade, tomato, and basil is a classic Provençal flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. This sandwich is also a great way to use up leftover tuna.
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