Description
A sophisticated twist on a classic egg sandwich. Light, bright, and perfect for a quick lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 small red onion
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 large fennel bulb, ferns roughly chopped and bulb cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 lemon
- Salt
- 1 cups (177 ml) water
- 8 small slices of sourdough bread, or 2 small baguettes, sliced in half
- 2 tbsp French mustard
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled and sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced thin
Instructions
- Combine the red onion and apple cider vinegar in a small container. Cover and set aside.
- In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion, sauté for several minutes, then add the garlic. When the onion starts to turn translucent, add the fennel. Cook for several minutes, and add several large pieces of the lemon zest. Season with salt, add the water, reduce to simmer, and cover. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the fennel is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Smear half the sourdough pieces, or one side of the baguettes, with the mustard. Top with the fennel, cucumber slices, egg slices, fennel fronds, and some finely grated lemon zest. Spray a little lemon juice on top, season with salt, and top with mustard-covered bread.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade mayonnaise instead of French mustard.
- If fennel bulb is large, consider adding another clove of garlic for better flavor balance.
- To prevent soggy bread, assemble sandwiches just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 150