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.

Nutritional Information

Component	Per 100g	Per Serving
Energy	250 kcal (1050 kJ)	625 kcal (2625 kJ)
Fat	12g	30g
Saturated Fat	7g	17.5g
Carbohydrates	24g	60g
Sugars	5g	12.5g
Proteins	10g	25g
Salt	1g	2.5g