Portuguese Style Sardines on Toast
Transform your mealtime with this rustic and flavorful recipe for Portuguese Style Sardines on Toast, a vibrant dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Perfectly toasted slices of sourdough or ciabatta serve as the base for layers of Mediterranean goodness: sweet grated tomato, a hint of garlic, and succulent Portuguese-style sardines drizzled with their rich olive oil. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and red chili flakes add a fresh, zesty touch, while a squeeze of lemon brightens the dish with citrusy sophistication. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick yet gourmet recipe is ideal for a light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a breezy weeknight snack. Dive into the rich, coastal flavors of Portugal with every delicious bite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned Portuguese-style sardines in olive oil
- 4 slices rustic bread slices (sourdough or ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 whole lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the rustic bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Toast the bread in the oven for about 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until both sides are crispy and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
While the bread is toasting, finely chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.
Cut the tomatoes in half and grate them over a bowl, discarding the skin. This creates a fresh tomato pulp. Stir in a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil into the pulp.
Peel the garlic cloves and cut off their ends. Take a freshly toasted bread slice and gently rub the garlic on one side for a subtle garlic flavor.
Spread a generous layer of the tomato pulp over the garlic-rubbed side of each toast slice.
Open the cans of Portuguese-style sardines, draining some of the excess olive oil but reserving a tablespoon for added flavor.
Place 2-3 sardines on each toast slice, arranging them evenly over the tomato layer.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and red chili flakes over the sardines for a fresh and slightly spicy touch.
Finish each toast with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a light drizzle of reserved olive oil from the sardine can. Add a pinch of black pepper to enhance the flavors.
Serve immediately while the toast is still warm. Enjoy your Portuguese Style Sardines on Toast as a delightful snack or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2982 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.1 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 67.6 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.5 mcg | 62% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1563 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
