Delectable French-Inspired Vegetarian Baguette Feast

Elevate your midday meal with our French-inspired Vegetarian Baguette Feast. A medley of crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and an array of French flavors, this dish promises not only aesthetic pleasure but also a nutritious and flavorful experience. The combination of fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation makes this a perfect meal for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring it is lactose-free, additive-free, and free of all meat, fish, and red meat.

Ingredients

• 1 Baguette (250g)
• 200g Brie
• 150g Grapes, halved
• 2 Little Gem, leaves separated
• 5 Radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 tsp Chopped Chives
• 1 tsp Chopped Parsley
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Method

• Preheat your oven to 180°C and lightly toast the baguette for 5-7 minutes.
• While the baguette is toasting, prepare your vegetables. Halve the grapes, thinly slice the radishes and cucumber, and separate the little gem leaves.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, and chopped parsley. Whisk until well combined, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once the baguette is lightly toasted, slice it into 4 equal portions. Carefully slice each portion open, ensuring you don’t cut all the way through.
• Spread the Dijon mustard and olive oil mixture inside each baguette slice.
• Layer each baguette with little gem leaves, cucumber slices, radishes, and halved grapes.
• Top with slices of Brie, allowing the warmth of the baguette to lightly soften the cheese.
• Serve the prepared baguette slices with a garnish of chopped parsley and chives.

Tips

For an added touch of French authenticity, you can lightly grill the Brie separately for a few minutes to melt to a delightful creaminess before adding it to the baguette. For a touch of zest, consider adding a few thinly sliced red onions.

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