Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Name: Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1-2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can sardines in tomato sauce; 1/4 cup frozen spinach or 1/4 cup greens; salt and pepper

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Recipe by Ms Samara

Humble sardines are about grow in popularity: 1) they taste good-- similar to tuna 2) they're a healthy seafood choice-- rich in omega 3's and calcium, low in contaminants like methylmercury 3) they're eco-friendly-- not overfished 4) they're really affordable. This is a simple dish that goes well with pasta, rice, or polenta. The fennel is subtle and gives it a little elegance.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 1-2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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onion, finely chopped
1

garlic clove, minced
1

tablespoon olive oil
2

large tomatoes, chopped
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teaspoon fennel seed
1

(5 1/2 ounce) can sardines in tomato sauce
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cup frozen spinach or 1/4 cup greens
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Heat olive oil in pan.
Add onion. Saute until clear.
Add garlic. Cook one minute.
Add tomatoes and fennel. Cook about 10 minutes, until tomatoes become a sauce and most of the liquid is evaporated.
Add frozen greens and sardines with their sauce. Cook a couple more minutes, until warmed through.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve over pasta, rice, or polenta. It's even nice just with some good bread.

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