Description
Crispy bruschettas topped with spicy sardines and tangy pickled onions, creating a bold and flavorful appetizer perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 200 g canned sardines in oil, drained
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place the baguette slices on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and toast for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, combine the sliced red onion, red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to pickle.
- In another bowl, mash the sardines lightly with a fork. Add minced garlic, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil, mixing to combine.
- Spread the sardine mixture over each toasted bread slice.
- Top with pickled onions and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute sardines with anchovies or tuna for a different flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness.
- Serve as an appetizer or light snack.
- Store toppings separately and assemble just before serving to keep bread crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
