Bright Mediterranean flavors in an easy make‑ahead pressed sandwich. Perfect for picnics or lunch on the go, full of olives, roasted peppers, anchovies, and more.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
2small baguettes
1clovegarliccut lengthwise
2oil-packed sun dried tomatoes
8pitted kalamata olives
½medium roasted red bell pepperVigo brand recommended
¼poundblanched green beans
1tomatocored and seeded
2anchovy fillets
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoonlemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cut the baguettes in half lengthwise and rub the cut sides of the bread with the cut sides of the garlic clove.
2 small baguettes, 1 clove garlic
Combine all ingredients up through anchovies in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well mixed but still chunky.
2 oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, 8 pitted kalamata olives, ½ medium roasted red bell pepper, ¼ pound blanched green beans, 1 tomato, 2 anchovy fillets
Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste
Spread the mixture very thickly on the bottom half of each baguette.
Place the remaining halves on top and wrap each sandwich tightly in waxed paper. Using kitchen twine, tie each wrapped sandwich tightly.
Place a heavy object such as a cast-iron skillet or marble cutting board on top of the sandwiches and press down firmly.
Allow the weight to remain on the sandwiches for one hour before serving.
Notes
Best made ahead and served at room temperature.
The blend of olives, roasted pepper, and garlic makes a flavorful filling with no need for mayonnaise or other dressings. Use sturdy, well-baked baguettes to hold the filling and avoid sogginess.