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Sardine Cakes (Delicious & Heart Healthy)

These Sardine Cakes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that support heart health. The omega-3 fatty acids in sardines help reduce inflammation and improve heart function, while the olive oil used in cooking provides healthy monounsaturated fats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

For the mixture:

  • 500 grams potatoes
  • 180 grams tinned sardines low sodium
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

For the sauté

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 3 portobello mushrooms chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley finely chipped
  • 2 tsp olive oil

For the coating

  • 25 grams all purpose flour
  • 25 grams breadcrumbs

For the low cholesterol tartar sauce

  • 200 g low fat yogurt
  • 3 tbsp dill pickles
  • 1 green onion
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Boil the potatoes until they are tender, then strain and let them sit for about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sardines, sautéed ingredients, and paprika. Mix everything well.
  • Spread the mixture out on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour. This helps the flavors meld together and makes shaping the cakes easier.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Shape the chilled mixture into equal pieces, about 1-1.5 cm thick. Coat each cake in flour, then dip them in the egg mixture, and finally cover them with breadcrumbs. Set the coated cakes on a tray.
  • To sear the cakes, heat some olive oil in a pan and cook them until golden brown. Then, place them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes to crisp up. Alternatively, you can use an air fryer set to medium-high for approximately 10 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  • Serve the Sardine Cakes with a squeeze of lemon juice on top for added flavor. Pair them with a low-cholesterol tartar sauce made by mixing low-fat yogurt, chopped gherkins or dill pickles, green onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings.

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Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 698IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 2mg
Keyword sardine, sardine cake
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