I was looking for a quick and easy way to eat sardines hot. I happened to have some leftover stewed tomatoes and fresh basil and came up with this recipe on the fly. I was quite pleased with it. The fresh basil adds a nice, fresh touch. If you like to have additional strong flavours to pair with the strong flavour of the sardines, definitely go for the additional capers, Parmesan and/or red chiles garnishes.
Keto Sardines with Stewed Tomatoes Recipe
- 1 can of sardines
- 1/2 cup stewed tomatoes, chopped or broken up with a spoon
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Himalayan pink sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon capers (*optional garnish)
- 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese, grated (*optional garnish)
- Crushed red pepper, to taste (*optional garnish)
Heat a 5” skillet to medium heat. Add avocado oil then add onions and garlic until fragrant then add tomatoes.
When water comes out from the tomatoes and is thickened, add the sardines. Cook for about 5 minutes at medium heat then season salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and drizzle on olive oil then top with fresh basil, capers, red chiles and Parmesan cheese (if desired).
Did you give this keto sardines with stewed tomatoes recipe a try? How did you like it? Please share your thoughts in the comments. And if you post any pics on Instagram, please tag me so I can see them. Enjoy! :)
