Ingredients 1/2 kg large sardines 2 sl. stale bread 3 tbsp olive oil 1 clov. garlic, mashed to a paste 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley Blanched vine leaves Salt FOR SERVING Cherry tomatoes Basil Olive oil Vinegar Salt Expert Tip Dr. Tasos Papalazarou Fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits and contributing to good heart health. Sardines are among the best fish choices for omega-3 intake. Cherry tomatoes, parsley, garlic, and vine leaves provide valuable carotenoids and polyphenols, elevating the nutritional value of this purely Greek Mediterranean recipe. Equipment Baking tray TAGS FISH SARDINE 30-MINUTE MEALS APPETIZERS LOW BUDGET LIGHT SUMMER FOODS Ingredients 1/2 kg large sardines 2 sl. stale bread 3 tbsp olive oil 1 clov. garlic, mashed to a paste 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley Blanched vine leaves Salt FOR SERVING Cherry tomatoes Basil Olive oil Vinegar Salt Instructions Remove the head, innards, and central bone from the sardines. Keep the two fillets joined together (butterflied). Once all the sardines are cleaned and rinsed, leave them to drain. Blitz the stale bread into crumbs in a blender. Transfer to a bowl. Add the garlic, parsley, and olive oil. Season the filling with salt and knead the ingredients together. Fill each sardine with a little of the mixture and close it with the other fillet. Wrap each sardine in a vine leaf. Grill the sardines over charcoal for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. In a bowl, chop the cherry tomatoes and add 1 tbsp vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, and salt. Mix well. On a serving platter, spread the salad as a base and arrange the stuffed, wrapped sardines on top. Drizzle with the juices from the salad. TAGS FISH SARDINE 30-MINUTE MEALS APPETIZERS LOW BUDGET LIGHT SUMMER FOODS
