Elevate your appetizer game with the crave-worthy "Sardines Parmesan and Olive Tapenade on Pide." This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the bold, briny flavors of a homemade olive tapenade—featuring Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, and garlic—with the delicate richness of sardines. Set atop crispy pide bread and topped with a layer of golden, melted Parmesan cheese and juicy cherry tomatoes, each bite is a medley of savory and fresh tastes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired delight is perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or party snack. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and prepare to wow your guests with its rustic charm and gourmet flair.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the pide bread into 8 rectangular pieces and lay them flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Lightly brush each piece of pide with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.
In a food processor, combine Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic cloves, parsley, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse paste to make the olive tapenade.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of tapenade onto each piece of pide.
Drain the canned sardines and gently place one to two fillets on top of the tapenade on each bread slice.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly across all the bread slices.
Scatter halved cherry tomatoes on top and lightly season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Calories |
2483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 138.2 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 7279 mg | 316% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 103.7 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.3 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 1599 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1544 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.