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Sizzling Summer Toasts with Hot Pepper Sardines, Kale, Red Onion and Basil

  • Author: carmeninthegarden

Description

Spicy sardines, kale, fresh basil on toasted bread. A zesty summer treat!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can hot pepper sardines, drained
  • 2 cups kale, washed, de-stemmed, and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 basil leaves, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Toast baguette slices in the toaster oven until golden brown and slightly crisped. 
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, sautéing until they become fragrant and translucent. 
  3. Add the chopped kale to the skillet and continue to sauté until it wilts. Open sardines and drain oil in to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. To assemble, top each toasted baguette slice with a spoonful of the kale mixture. Place a basil leaf on each toast.
  5. Flake the hot pepper sardines over the kale and basil, dividing them evenly between the slices.
  6. Serve immediately. Enjoy this vibrant and slightly spicy lunch or appetizer!