Tomato and Sardine Bruschetta

Tomato and Sardine Bruschetta

Crusty grilled bread topped with juicy tomatoes and briny sardines for a bold, quick appetizer.

Total 15 min Makes 4 servings Calories 245/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Fish, Wheat

This bruschetta pairs the richness of olive oil-packed sardines with bright, acidic tomatoes and garlicky toasted bread. It comes together in under 20 minutes, making it an easy starter for entertaining or a light lunch alongside a salad. The combination of textures and flavors nods to coastal Mediterranean cooking.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices rustic baguette or country bread, cut on a diagonal
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, 1 whole and 1 minced
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tins sardines in olive oil, drained and filleted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 red pepper flakes, to taste

Method

  1. Brush both sides of the bread slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.

  2. Toast under a broiler or in a 400°F oven until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes, flipping once.

  3. While warm, rub each slice once with the whole garlic clove for a subtle flavor.

  4. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

  5. Let the tomato mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  6. Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.

  7. Top each slice with a sardine fillet, breaking larger fillets into smaller pieces as needed.

  8. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste and serve immediately.

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    Tomato and Sardine Bruschetta

    This bruschetta pairs the richness of olive oil-packed sardines with bright, acidic tomatoes and garlicky toasted bread. It comes together in under 20 minutes, making it an easy starter for entertaining or a light lunch alongside a salad. The combination of textures and flavors nods to coastal Mediterranean cooking.

    15 min 4 servings 245 cal

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices rustic baguette or country bread, cut on a diagonal
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 2 cloves garlic, 1 whole and 1 minced
    • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
    • 2 tins sardines in olive oil, drained and filleted
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 1 red pepper flakes, to taste

    Method

    1. 1

      Brush both sides of the bread slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.

    2. 2

      Toast under a broiler or in a 400°F oven until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes, flipping once.

    3. 3

      While warm, rub each slice once with the whole garlic clove for a subtle flavor.

    4. 4

      In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

    5. 5

      Let the tomato mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    6. 6

      Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.

    7. 7

      Top each slice with a sardine fillet, breaking larger fillets into smaller pieces as needed.

    8. 8

      Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste and serve immediately.