How to make an easy dinner

Ingredients

• 1 can Wild Planet Small Sardines in Olive Oil (about 120 g, drain but reserve oil for cooking)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (use oil from the sardine can for flavor)
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 Serrano Pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
• 1 cup Diced Tomatoes (canned, drained if watery)
• 1 tsp Fresh Thyme (leaves stripped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, flat‑leaf)
• 1 Lime (juice, about 1 tbsp)
• to taste Salt (sea salt preferred)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 cup Water (to thin the broth)
• 2 slices Bread (crusty, e.g., baguette or sourdough) (about 100 g total, thick slices)
• 2 tbsp Butter (softened for spreading)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Open the sardine can, drain the fish but reserve the oil. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, seed and finely chop the serrano pepper, chop the parsley, and juice the lime.

   Time: PT10M

2. Heat Skillet

   Place the skillet over medium heat and add the reserved sardine oil plus the extra 2 tbsp olive oil.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

3. Sauté Onion

   Add the diced onion to the hot oil and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent and lightly golden.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

4. Add Garlic and Serrano

   Stir in the minced garlic and chopped serrano pepper; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

5. Build the Tomato Base

   Add the diced tomatoes, thyme, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: low

6. Finish with Sardines and Lime

   Stir in the lime juice, reserved sardines (break into large chunks), and chopped parsley. Simmer gently for another 5 minutes just to heat the fish through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

7. Toast the Bread

   Spread softened butter on both sides of each bread slice. In a clean skillet over medium heat, toast each side until golden brown, about 2‑3 minutes per side.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

8. Plate and Serve

   Ladle the sardine stew into bowls, place a slice of toasted buttered bread on the side, and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

4g