SPINACH AND SARDINE SANDWICH
Whenever I fly, I like to go armed with lunch, as the food in airports tends to be both appalling and expensive. Lately I've hitting the road with sandwiches that combine produce with canned fish, like sardines, herring, trout or smoked salmon - all of them high in omega-3 fatty acids, packed with protein and delicious. In some of this week's sandwiches, I used small whole-wheat English muffins that were lightly toasted. The muffins won't fall apart, even with a juicy filling like Greek salad, and I like the size. This is inspired by the classic Mediterranean combination of sardines and spinach. I like to use lightly smoked sardines in olive oil for it.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories lunch, quick, weekday, sandwiches, main course
Time 10m
Yield One serving
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach. Turn up the heat, and wilt the spinach in the water left on the leaves after washing. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat. Drain and press out excess water.
- Lightly toast the English muffin. Spread a little mustard if desired over the bottom half and top with the spinach. Lay the sardine fillets over the spinach, and douse with a little lemon juice. If you have a nice ripe in season tomato, lay over the sardines. Spread the top half of the English muffin with mayonnaise, and top the sandwich. Press down and cut in half, or wrap and refrigerate until ready to eat.
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Mercy Djan
[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to start your day. It's filling and nutritious.
Mathi Vathanan
[email protected]I love that this sandwich is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Jakiya Nuri
[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.
Robert Poihipi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sardines, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The flavors were well-balanced and the sandwich wasn't too fishy.
Bodhraj Shrestha
[email protected]This sandwich is a great meal prep option. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.
Thomas McVay
[email protected]I've never had a sandwich like this before. It's so unique and delicious.
Brij Kishor
[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover spinach.
Robiul Akon
[email protected]I made this sandwich for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best sandwich he's ever had.
Ice Cream Van Man Icecream
[email protected]This sandwich is a bit messy to eat, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.
Nasir Butt
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The sardines add a nice salty flavor that pairs perfectly with the spinach and dressing.
RC
[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to get your kids to eat spinach.
Jarnel Moosa
[email protected]Quick and easy lunch that's also healthy. Perfect for work or school.
The Jordanian
[email protected]I've never been a fan of sardines, but this sandwich changed my mind. The flavors all worked together beautifully.
Julian Aguilar
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious. I used fresh spinach from my garden and it was perfect.
Mukesh Limbu
[email protected]This sandwich was a delightful surprise! The combination of spinach, sardines, and tangy dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.