A clean white bowl filled to the brim. Chunky ripe tomatoes mingling with luscious avocado pieces, set on a backdrop of toasted brown rustic bread. The silver gleam of grilled sardines tops it all, glimmering with a drizzle of glossy olive oil. A sprinkle of fresh parsley leaves and a lemon wedge provide a final pop of color.

Mediterranean Sardine Bruschetta Bottomless Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Sardine Bruschetta Bottomless Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 whole fresh sardines cleaned and gutted; 4 thick slices artisan rustic bread; 2 large ripe tomatoes diced; 1 large ripe avocado diced; 1 lemon zest and juice; handful fresh parsley roughly chopped; 1 garlic clove minced; 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; to taste salt; to taste freshly ground black pepper

A robust, refreshing spin on classic bruschetta

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 6 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · August 12, 2023

A little about this dish

Inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, today's recipe adds a fresh spin on a beloved classic. We've focused on sardines, a staple of the Mediterranean diet, rich in Omega-3s, vitamin D, and protein. Along with fresh, tangy tomatoes, ripe avocados, and zesty lemon, this dish celebrates seasonal ingredients and vibrant, healthful cuisine.

Ingredients (for 2)

Whole fresh sardines — 4 — cleaned and gutted
Artisan rustic bread — 4 thick slices
Large ripe tomatoes — 2 — diced
Large ripe avocado — 1 — diced
Lemon — 1 — zest and juice
Fresh parsley — handful — roughly chopped
Garlic clove — 1 — minced
Extra virgin olive oil — 2-3 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Freshly ground black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🐟🍋

Preheat your grill to high, oil the grates, and season your sardines with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Grill the sardines for 2-3 minutes per side until they are cooked and charred.
Step 2 — 🍞🔥🥖

Take your slices of artisan bread and toast them until they are golden brown.
Step 3 — 🍅🥑🍋🥣

Combine diced tomatoes, avocado, minced garlic, fresh parsley in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze the juice of half a lemon over top, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until the ingredients are well-mixed.
Step 4 — 🥖🍽️🐟

Place your toasted slices in serving bowls. Top them with the tomato avocado mixture and then lay the grilled sardines on top. Finish with a final squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
Step 5 — 🍽️😋🎉

Serve your dish immediately for everyone to enjoy this seasonal sensation.

A final fox tip

This dish is a melody of flavors and textures - creamy, acidic, crunchy, and savory all at once. Kids can help with the toasting and tossing for a fun kitchen activity. If sardines aren't your thing, grilled shrimp make a delicious substitute.