Pan Bagnat

Ingredients

• 2 fillet anchovy 
• 14 ounce artichoke hearts drained chopped canned
• 32 inch crusty baguette 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 10 ounce tuna packed in olive oil, undrained canned
• 2 teaspoons capers rinsed drained
• 0.3 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
• 0.5  fennel bulb very thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh minced
• 0.5 small garlic clove minced
• 2  hardboiled eggs sliced
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted
• 1 large optional: lemon divided juiced halved
• 2  plum tomatoes sliced

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• baking sheet
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a food processor; pulse until coarsely pureed.
2. Add olive oil, and pulse to combine.
3. Combine tuna and artichoke hearts in a medium bowl. Stir in ground black pepper and remaining lemon juice; toss well.
4. Cut baguettes in half lengthwise; tear out about two-thirds of the soft interior. (Reserve removed bread for another use.) Divide tuna mixture, olive mixture, tomato slices, egg slices, and fennel evenly among baguettes.
5. Sprinkle with coarse black pepper, if desired.
6. Wrap sandwiches in plastic wrap, and place on a baking sheet. Cover with a second baking sheet, and weigh down with canned goods or other heavy items. Chill 4 hours, turning once.
7. Serve at room temperature.