Lunch
Sardine & Cucumber Sandwich
Mashed tinned sardines with lemon on wholemeal bread. Soft bones add calcium.
6 min total1 serving342.8 kcal / serving
high-proteinquickbudget
342.8
Calories
29.8g
Protein
27.1g
Carbs
4g
Fibre
12.3g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 tin sardines, drained
- 2 slices wholemeal bread
- a few slices of cucumber
- a few salad leaves
- a squeeze of lemon
Method
- 1Mash the sardines with the lemon juice and black pepper.
- 2Spread over one slice of bread.
- 3Add the cucumber and leaves, top with the second slice and cut in half.
Swaps and tips
- Mackerel or tinned pink salmon work equally well.
Around £1.32 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).
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