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Two Tasty Sardine Spreads
We have two Sardine spread ideas today… one bears a Mediterranean accent, and another, adapted from Dr. Andrew Weil, offers a Scandinavian spin.
Sardines rank among the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids (1,200 mg per 4-3/8 oz can), and offer ample amounts of calcium (400 mg per 4-3/8 oz can) and vitamin D (290 IU per 4-3/8 oz can).
We went all the way to Portugal to find our succulent Sardines, picked and packed by a family that's been at it for more than a century. For Vital Choice, they custom-pack Sardines harvested when levels of fat, omega-3s and flavor reach their seasonal peak.
If you enjoy a bit of heat, use our Spicy Sardines, packed with a single red chili pepper.
Sardines and Watercress on Toast
Adapted from BBC Good Food magazine, November 2004.
Serves 1
1 slice whole grain or pumpernickel bread
Garlic clove, halved
Ripe tomato, thinly sliced
1 can (4‒ 3/8 oz) Vital Choice Portuguese Sardines
Handful of organic watercress or wild arugula (rocket)
Splash of balsamic vinegar
- Lightly toast the bread. Rub the cut side of the garlic over the surface of the toast and arrange the tomato slices on top.
- Add seasoning as desired. (Our Organic Salmon Marinade Mix would go well with this spread.)
- Break up the sardines with a fork and arrange on top. Pile on the watercress and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Scandinavian Sardine Spread
This Scandinavian-style spread from Andrew Weil, M.D. (www.drweil.com) is delicious on dense, thin-sliced pumpernickel bread or whole grain crackers.
Serves 1‒2
1‒2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Drain the fish and mash them with a fork in a bowl together with the mustard.
- Add the onion and lemon juice and stir.
- Spread on whole grain bread, brown pumpernickel bread, or whole grain crackers.
Copyright 2004 Weil Lifestyle, LLC
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