Multicolored Vegetarian Báhn Mì

A rainbow of rhubarb, orange pepper, avocado, and jalapeño makes this báhn mì anything but ordinary. Its delicious combinations of texture, taste, and nutrients are over the top.

Serves 2

YOU NEED:

  • 1 stalk rhubarb, diced
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 small tomato, diced
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon agave
  • 1/4 fresh jalapeño, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 x 4 inch baguette (or “demi” baguette)
  • 1/3 English cucumber, cut into 3 inch long spears

DIRECTIONS

  1. Marinate rhubarb and bell pepper in seasoned vinegar overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Combine tomato and avocado with salt and agave. Set aside.
  3. Mix jalapeño with cilantro, chives, and mayonnaise. Set aside.
  4. Split baguettes and fill with pickled vegetables, cucumber spears, tomato-avocado relish and jalapeño-herb mayonnaise.