Ingredients
For the dip:
1 tin of cannellini beans
Juice of 1 medium-sized lemon
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chili flakes, to taste
Optional: Extra olive oil or water (to adjust consistency)
For the canapés:
Country loaf bread, sliced
Olive oil
Pinch of salt
Tomatoes, sliced ~0.5cm thick
1 tin of The Stock Merchant Sardines
Fresh lemon (optional, for finishing)
Summary
Gather around the table and savour a rustic, shareable brunch. This dish has simple flavours that sing together, featuring wild-caught sardines, paired with a creamy cannellini dip, fresh heirloom tomatoes, and crusty sourdough. It’s a wholesome, sustainable meal that brings together the best of local ingredients, perfect for leisurely weekends with friends and family.
This recipe is perfect when you need to whip up something tasty and quick, it’s like enjoying a Mediterranean delight with every bite. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, these canapés deliver a delightful balance of crunch, creaminess, and zing.
Instructions
Make the Cannellini Dip:
Drain and rinse the cannellini beans, then add them to a blender or food processor.
Add lemon juice, a generous drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes. Blend until smooth.
If needed, add extra olive oil or a few teaspoons of water to achieve your desired creamy consistency. Set aside.
Prepare the Bread:
Heat a pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
Add the bread slices and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Fry until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove and let cool slightly.
Slice the Tomatoes:
Cut the tomatoes into slices about 0.5cm thick. Set aside.
Assemble the Canapés:
On each piece of crispy bread, spread a layer of the cannellini dip.
Top with a slice of tomato.
Finish with a sardine on top.
Add the Final Touch:
Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the assembled canapés, if desired, for an extra zing.
Serve your Sardine Canapés on a dish or board, and enjoy the perfect balance of textures and flavours in every bite!
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Hints and Tips
Bonus Tip – Leftover Sardine Oil Croutons:
Don’t waste the flavourful oil from the sardine tin! Toss it with cubed bread and pan-fry until crunchy to create delicious croutons. Perfect for adding to a salad for a waste-free twist! Or dunk them in your choice of dip and enjoy!
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