Gluten-Free Sardine Dip

Ingredients

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• 2 cans sardines in olive oil, drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard Shop
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Begin by preparing your ingredients. Mince the garlic finely, chop the fresh parsley, and drain the sardines thoroughly, reserving a little of the olive oil if desired for extra flavor. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into a small bowl.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, add the drained sardines. Use a fork to gently mash them into smaller flakes, aiming for a chunky texture rather than a paste. Add the minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the sardines.
3. 3 Gently fold all the ingredients together with the fork until they are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to maintain some texture from the sardine flakes. Stir in most of the chopped fresh parsley, reserving a little for garnish.
4. 4 Taste the sardine dip and adjust seasonings as needed. You might want a little more lemon juice for brightness, or an extra pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors. Allow the dip to sit for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld together.
5. 5 Serve the gluten-free sardine dip immediately, garnished with the remaining chopped fresh parsley. It pairs wonderfully with gluten-free crackers, vegetable sticks, or toasted gluten-free bread slices. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Tips & Notes

• Canned sardine bones are soft and edible, but pick out the larger ones if you prefer a smoother dip.
• Use some of the reserved oil from the sardine can in place of part of the olive oil for a richer dip.
• A pinch of red pepper flakes or a few capers adds contrast to the rich sardines. Choose capers labeled gluten-free.

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