Avocado and Canned Sardine Sandwich
A nutritious open-faced sandwich layered with creamy mashed avocado, tender canned sardines, and crisp red onion slices on toasted bread — quick, flavorful, and packed with healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 open sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices thick sourdough or rustic bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 small can sardines in olive oil or brine (drained)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: chili flakes, olive oil drizzle, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices to your preferred crispness.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mashed avocado generously over each slice of toast.
- Top with a few slices of red onion.
- Gently place 2–3 sardine fillets on each slice.
- Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper, optional chili flakes, or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve immediately as an open-faced sandwich.
Notes
- Use sardines in tomato sauce or mustard for a flavor twist.
- Add sliced cucumber or radish for extra crunch.
- Perfect for a high-protein breakfast or light lunch.
- Sprinkle with sesame or hemp seeds for added nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 open sandwich
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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