BAKED SARDINES
5 cans (4 oz. each) sardines in olive oil
2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 small tomatoes
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
½ c. extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest
salt & pepper to taste
red pepper flakes
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F. Quarter tomato and scoop out seeds. Dice finely flesh and place it in colander to drain (keep juice for later use). In a small bowl, add garlic, green onion, bell pepper, and tomato. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients, except sardines. Drain sardines from the liquid and place them on a small baking pan/plate. Pour the vegetables and the olive oil-lemon dressing over them. Bake for about 20 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with oregano, parsley, lemon juice or slices.
