Sardine Toast

Heart healthy avocado combined with nutritious sardines and spread on toast or crackers - perfect for a snack or appetizer!

When I first saw this recipe from Alton Brown, I figured I'd give it a try. I'd bought a can of sardines (all in the name of experimentation and exploration), but I didn't quite know what to make. Coupling Alton Brown's recipe with a sale on avocados, I knew just what to do with those sardines. I have to admit, I was a bit surprised at how "unfishy" these sardines were - not complaining, just surprised. These little fish are filled with a plethora of health benefits ranging from omega-3s, good for cardiovascular and brain health, as well as Vitamin D and B₁₂, calcium, and protein, all while maintaining low mercury levels. Combine all those health benefits from sardines with heart healthy avocado (Vitamins B, E, and K), and you've got a tasty and healthy combo - perfect as an appetizer or snack! And you can even mix the sardines into the avocado if you don't want to make them so obvious. :)

What's one food with a surprising flavor?

Sardine Toast

by CJ Huang

Heart healthy avocado combined with nutritious sardines and spread on toast or crackers - perfect for a snack or appetizer!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
	3.75 ounces		1 can	sardines in oil
		1 tablespoon		parsley, chopped
		1 tablespoon		white balsamic vinegar
		1/4 teaspoon		lemon zest
			2	avocados
				bread, saltines, or crackers	I used 3 slices of bread and 10 saltines.

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Drain (and reserve oil) from sardines.
3. Brush bread/crackers/saltines lightly with oil.
4. Toast to desired crispness.
5. Combine and mash all materials except toast. You can opt to keep the sardines separate and use as a topping or mix in the sardines. I used the sardines as a topping this time, but I'd mix in the sardines next time.
6. Spread mixture over toast.