Sardines on Toast with Warm Chickpea Salad

Grilled fresh sardines served on sourdough toast accompanied by a spicy, Mediterranean-style warm chickpea, tomato, and raisin salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 771.6 kcals 3086.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 32.7 grams 130.8 grams
Fat 58.1 grams 232.4 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Orange
juice and zest
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
4
slice
LegumesPulses
200
g
Chickpeas
canned, rinsed and drained
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
1
tbsp
Pine Nuts
toasted
2
handful
Parsley
fresh, chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
45
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing sardines
Seafood
12
piece
Sardines
fresh, gutted and cleaned
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed, finely chopped
12
piece

Steps

  • Heat 15ml of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Fry the onion, red pepper, paprika, and cinnamon until softened.
  • Add 100ml olive oil, chickpeas, orange juice, zest, tomatoes, raisins, and pine nuts to the pan.
  • Heat the mixture gently just until warmed through.
  • Stir in the chopped parsley and remove from heat.
  • Preheat your grill to its highest setting.
  • Mix 45ml olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • Place sardines on a baking tray and brush with the lemon oil mixture.
  • Grill sardines for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Serve sardines on toasted sourdough with the chickpea salad on the side.