Mediterranean-inspired · open sandwiches

Tomato Sardine Tartines

Canned sardines, juicy tomato, red onion, herbs, and lemon pile onto crisp toast for a pantry dinner.

Total time15 min
Hands-on12 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
bare minimumFamily-friendlydairy-freenut-free
Open sardine tartines with tomato red onion herbs and toast
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Toast the bread under the broiler until crisp on both sides.

  2. 02

    Top each slice with tomato, sardines, and red onion.

  3. 03

    Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed at the edges.

  4. 04

    Finish with lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use canned mackerel instead of sardines.
  • Gluten-free bread works when needed.

Why this is a good weeknight call

Only 12 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.