Sardine Toast With Lemony White Beans
Sardine toast gets a bright, practical update with whipped white beans, capers, parsley and red onion on crisp sourdough. Lunch in 15 minutes.
Samla2 min read
A tin of sardines goes a long way
Good sardines, hot toast and lemon would already make a decent lunch. The white-bean spread turns it into one that keeps you going until dinner. It is creamy without mayonnaise and mild enough to soften the fish without covering it up.
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Ingredients
- tin cannellini beans, drained
- lemon juice
- extra-virgin olive oil
- garlic clove
- thick sourdough slices
- tin sardines in olive oil, drained
- capers
- red onion, thinly sliced
- flat-leaf parsley
- Black pepper, to taste
Method
- Blend the beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and 2 tbsp water into a rough cream. Season lightly.
- Toast or grill the sourdough until crisp enough to support the topping.
- Spread the beans over the hot toast. Lay the sardines on top without breaking them up too much.
- Finish with capers, red onion, parsley and black pepper. Add more lemon if the fish is especially rich.
Which sardines to buy
Sardines packed in olive oil have enough richness for toast and usually hold together better than fish packed in water. Check the salt before seasoning the beans; capers add more.
About that leftover bean spread
The white-bean spread keeps for three days in the fridge. Spoon it under roasted vegetables, thin it into a salad dressing or use it in another sandwich.
