Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 loaf

ciabatta or crusty soudough

sliced

2 unit

very ripe tomatoes

halved

2 unit

hard-boiled eggs

sliced

1 can

Italian tuna or anchovies in olive oil

drained

0.5 cup

cooked cannelini or other white beans

drained

0.25 cup

favorite olives

sliced

1 unit

fresh mint and/or basil

garnish

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~2 min

Slice the ciabatta or sourdough loaf into 4 sections.

Step 2
~2 min

Slice each section in half horizontally to create the top and bottom of the sandwich.

Step 3
~2 min

Lightly toast the sliced bread.

Step 4
~2 min

Cut the ripe tomatoes in half.

Step 5
~2 min

Rub each slice of toasted bread with a cut tomato half.

Step 6
~2 min

Drizzle olive oil over the tomato-rubbed bread.

Step 7
~2 min

Sprinkle salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste.

Step 8
~2 min

Optionally, serve the bread with an assortment of remaining ingredients on a plate.

Step 9
~2 min

Alternatively, layer the remaining ingredients (sliced eggs, tuna or anchovies, white beans, sliced olives) into the sandwich.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use the highest quality olive oil you can find.

Adjust the amount of tuna or anchovies to your preference.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tanginess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The hard-boiled eggs and cannelini beans can be prepared in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with a light soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with lemon vinaigrette
Tomato soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Malta

Cultural Significance

A popular and simple Maltese snack or light meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Snack
Picnic

Popularity Score

65/100