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Sardine Olive Tapas Bites

Sardine Olive Tapas Bites: Quick & Creamy Keto Delight

Enjoy these quick and flavorful Sardine Olive Tapas Bites, a keto-friendly appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Sardines 4.5 ounces, drained; choose sustainably sourced sardines.
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives pitted and chopped; adds briny richness.
  • 1/4 cup Cream Cheese softened; acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice brightens flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder boosts savory notes.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper provides a pinch of spiciness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika introduces a gentle smokiness.
For Garnish and Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped; optional.
  • 1 small Cucumber sliced into rounds; serves as a base.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • Spatula
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain the sardines and mash them in a mixing bowl until broken into small pieces.
  2. Chop the green olives and add them to the bowl with the mashed sardines.
  3. Add softened cream cheese, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the bowl; mix until creamy.
  4. Slice cucumber into rounds and arrange them on a serving platter; top each cucumber slice with sardine and olive mixture.
  5. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the bites for garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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