Tomato and sardine crostini recipe

By Joy Skipper

  1. Serves 8 as a pre-dinner nibble or 4 as a starter (makes 24)
  2. Ready in 12 minutes
  3. Rating

Sardines and avocados are a great source of essential fatty acids, which the body needs for healthy skin and joints. We’ve used rye bread so those intolerant to wheat can still enjoy these nibbles.

tried and tested
Tomato and sardine crostini

Ingredients

  1. 110g can sardines in olive oil, well drained
  2. 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
  3. 1 small avocado, diced
  4. 8 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
  5. Squeeze of lemon juice
  6. 3 slices rye sunflower seed bread
  7. 1 garlic clove, peeled
  8. 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Method

  1. 1. Place the sardines in a bowl and gently break them up a little.
  2. 2. In another bowl, put the tomato, avocado, basil and lemon juice, season to taste and mix gently.
  3. 3. When ready to serve, rub the rye bread slices with the peeled garlic, then cut each slice into 8 squares.
  4. 4. Spoon a little of the tomato and avocado mixture onto each rye bread square, top with a piece of sardine, then sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve.

Nutritional info

Per serving: 208kcals, 14.3g fat (2.8g saturated), 9.5g protein, 10.3g carbs, 2.1g sugar, 0.6g salt

Chef's tip

Portugal’s Vinho Verde whites are relatively low in alcohol and a great match for the sardines.

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