Pesto Stuffed Sardines

 Sardines are a nutrient dense food packed full of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. These little beauties are made from fresh sardines. They are then stuffed with a vibrant spinach pesto and put under the broiler. They make great snacks, salad toppers, or can be eaten on their own. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top and you will be hooked.

Print

Pesto Stuffed Sardines

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Paleo, Primal

Total Time 20 minutes

Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients

Pesto

• 2 cups Fresh spinach (packed)
• 1 Garlic clove
• 1/4 cup Almonds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt (to taste)

Sardines

• 6 Fresh sardines (cleaned)
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler. Place the top shelf about 6 inches from the broiler in your oven.
2. Combine all the ingredients for the pesto in a food processor. Blend until a paste forms. Set aside.
3. Rinse the sardines and pat dry with a paper towel.
4. Place the sardines on a foil lined baking sheet.
5. Stuff each sardine with 1 tbsp of the pesto.
6. Brush both sides of the sardine with coconut oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Place the sardine sunder the broiler and cook for 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
8. Remove from the oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Pesto Stuffed Sardines

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Sodium 91mg4%

Potassium 108mg3%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 7650IU153%

Vitamin C 46.2mg56%

Calcium 150mg15%

Iron 4.3mg24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.