Mediterranean sardine burgers with tomato salad and bread

Ingredients

For 1 serving

• Sardines160 g
• Breadcrumbs15 g
• Capers5 g
• Parsley5 g
• Lemon zest2 g
• Tomatoes180 g
• Whole wheat bread50 g
• Extra virgin olive oil10 g
• Dried oreganoto taste
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Contains: gluten, fish,

In season: June – September

Method

1. Clean the sardines: pull the head off towards the belly to remove the innards, open them flat and lift out the backbone; rinse and pat them very dry.
2. Chop the sardines with a knife together with the rinsed capers and the parsley, then mix with the grated lemon zest, the breadcrumbs, a pinch of salt and black pepper until the mixture holds together.
3. With damp hands shape two burgers about 1.5 cm thick.
4. Heat half the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook the burgers for 3 minutes per side, turning them gently, until golden and firm.
5. Meanwhile wash the tomatoes, cut them into wedges and dress with the remaining oil, dried oregano and salt; toast the wholemeal bread for 2–3 minutes, until crisp.
6. Serve the burgers with the tomato salad and the bread.