moroccan

Sardine Balls in Spicy Tomato Sauce

This simmered dish pairs tomato, grated with garlic, minced, harissa and ground cumin. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

Dinner

Easy

Balanced High satiety Heart friendly Low carb Pescatarian Gluten free

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Estimated macros per portion

58 g Protein

21 g Carbohydrates

36 g Fat

5 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

211g canned sardines in olive oil, drained 422 kcal
13g olive oil 115 kcal
289g tomato, grated 52 kcal
8g garlic, minced 12 kcal
13g harissa 21 kcal
3g ground cumin 11 kcal
3g sweet paprika 9 kcal
16g parsley, chopped 6 kcal
13g lemon juice 4 kcal
2g salt 0 kcal

Cooking instructions

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In a bowl, mix mashed sardines with garlic, cumin, paprika, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Shape into 6-8 small balls.
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Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add grated tomato and harissa; simmer 6-8 minutes until saucy.
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Gently nestle the sardine balls into the sauce. Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes until firm and cooked through.
lemon juice
Uncover and reduce the sauce 1-2 minutes if needed. Finish with lemon juice.
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Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over the sardine balls.