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They might not be the most office-friendly lunch, but sardines are big on flavour, affordable and easy to prepare. Here are our 3 favourite ways to serve them.
1. Grilled sardines
Season sardines with salt and moisten with a little olive oil. Halve green peppers lengthways and remove the seeds. Place the peppers cut-side down under a hot grill for about 15 minutes, until starting to char. Remove and wrap in a paper bag. Arrange the sardines on a grill pan. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until crisp and golden. Season with black pepper. Skin the peppers and dress with a spoonful of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
2. Creamy beans and sardines
Heat olive oil in a large pan over a medium to low heat and fry leeks, garlic and chilli for 2–3 minutes. Add cream and reduce for 10 minutes, then season to taste. Fold through canned cannellini beans and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Top with the sardines and serve.
3. Paté
In a food processor, combine two cans of sardines, cottage cheese, double cream yoghurt and the juice of half a lemon. Blend until just smooth; serve on bread or crackers.