Mediterranean Stuffed Bread


Course : Sandwiches
Serves: 4 - 6
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Ingredients:


1 large baguette -- about 1 pound

4 medium tomatoe -- peeled and chopped

4 medium scallions white part and 1 inch green -- finely chopped

1 medium pepper green bell -- about 6 ounces, -- seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon drained capers -- optional

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint -- or

1 teaspoon crushed dried mint

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves -- or

1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper -- to taste

2 tablespoons Lemon juice
 

Preparation / Directions:


Cut the baguette in half lengthwise and scoop out part of the bread to create a shell. Break the insides into small pieces. Combine with tomatoes, scallions, green pepper, and capers. In a small bowl, whisk together parsley, mint, thyme, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, and garlic. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss. Spoon the mixture into bottom half of bread, packing down firmly. Top with other bread half. Press bread halves t ogether and wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Chill for several hours or overnight. To serve, slice into 6 equal portions for a sandwich or into 12 equal portions for an hors d'oeuvre. (Makes 6 to 12 serving

 

Nutritional Information:

calories, 266 protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 46 g fat, 6 g (calories from fat, 20 %) dietary fiber, 1 g cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 641 mg potassium, 329 mg


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