Fisherman's Board - Sardine Bruschetta
What's great about it
If you want a budget-friendly healthy meal that takes just 2 minutes to make - you can't go past my fisherman's board Sardine Bruschetta. Sardines are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that are anti-inflammatory to the body and critical for good health. They are essential fats that must be obtained from our diet. Omega-3s support the body’s health in every way and vital in the fight against diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Omega 3s help to lower cholesterol, reduce high blood pressure, nourish the immune system and reduce symptoms of arthritis and depression.
Ingredients
Serves 1
1 small tin sardines (see notes)
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 spring onion, sliced or a little red onion that's finely diced
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice and a little zest
generous grind of black pepper
Slice of avocado (optional) or green tomato salsa
baby spinach or watercress
1 slice rye sourdough or your choice of bread
Method
- Empty the tin of sardines into a small bowl.
- Add parsley, lemon juice, zest and a little pepper.
- Mix through well, smashing the sardines a bit.
- Toast the rye and place onto a serving plate.
- Top with, greens, sliced avocado or salsa and smashed sardines.
- Serve immediately and enjoy. Serve with extra lemon on the side.
Notes and Inspiration
Use coriander (cilantro) lime and chilli in place of the parsley and lemon and avocado. To make the green tomato salsa combine 1 green tomato with a little finely diced green chilli, lime juice, coriander and shallot.
Add olives or capers and serve with a shaved fennel salad.
Use wild salmon in place of the sardines.
Serve with a hard boiled organic egg.