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Sardine toasts on a sheet pan
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Sardines on Toast

Make these delicious Sardines on Toast for an easy, quick, and cheap lunch. Or an appetizer that you can serve at any family gathering, or your holiday table.
Author Diana
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ loaf (½ loaf) French or Italian bread sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove (1 clove) garlic
  • 2 (2) tomatoes
  • 1 small (1 small) red onion sliced, optional
  • 1 4-ounce can (1 x 100-gram can) sardines
  • 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) capers
  • ½ (½) lemon juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon (¼ teaspoon) salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (¼ teaspoon) ground black pepper
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Slice the Italian or French bread diagonally into 1/2″ inch slices.
  • Place on a baking sheet, spray or brush with extra virgin olive oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) until they’re golden (takes around 5-7 minutes).
  • Once the toasts are out of the oven, and cool enough to handle. Rub the toasts with the cloves of garlic to give it a garlicky flavor. Set aside.
  • Top the toasts with tomato, onion, sardines, and capers. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with basil.

Notes

Canned sardines in tomato juice can be used in this recipe, just make sure to drain the sardines and skip the fresh tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg