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deoxy4
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I struggle at times to get enough fat in my macro target. While shopping at Costco I purchased Season sardines in olive oil on sale for about $1.60/can on sale, if I remember correctly.
A can will provide you with 24 gm protein and 24 gm fat, 1.3 gm Omega-3, 220 mg sodium and are packaged without a BPA can lining.
For a quick lunch I pour the contents of the can over baby spinach, add a few olives, a tablespoon of feta, some diced onion and some sun dried tomatoes in olive oil. I find it a satisfying lunch. I know that many don't like sardines but it works for me.
A can will provide you with 24 gm protein and 24 gm fat, 1.3 gm Omega-3, 220 mg sodium and are packaged without a BPA can lining.
For a quick lunch I pour the contents of the can over baby spinach, add a few olives, a tablespoon of feta, some diced onion and some sun dried tomatoes in olive oil. I find it a satisfying lunch. I know that many don't like sardines but it works for me.
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all I think of when someone mentions sardines is my dad using the ones packed in mustard to make sandwiches that he would chase down with a glass of buttermilk. I used to follow him everywhere and I would always pretend I liked it, but really it was awful lol. though I was only about 5 years old so my tastes could have changed
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My husband and I discussed how we both eat sardines for breakfast during one of our very first conversations. 0
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@deoxy4 You are right! Great, healthy source of all the good stuff, and calcium! Even my kids will eat them over salads too, thankfully.
@Queenmunchy , that's cute!0 -
Never been a big fan of sardines, but I love those smoked kipper snacks. I think the nutrition is about the same.0
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I like smoked kippers too. I always ate them straight from the can. I could never figure out what to eat them with except crackers.
I did a search and I see people eat them warmed in a pan with butter with scrambled eggs. Going to give that a try with some sautéed onion an green pepper slices. Think that will work for me.0 -
auntstephie321 wrote: »all I think of when someone mentions sardines is my dad using the ones packed in mustard to make sandwiches that he would chase down with a glass of buttermilk. I used to follow him everywhere and I would always pretend I liked it, but really it was awful lol. though I was only about 5 years old so my tastes could have changed
My father liked sardines and buttermilk also. I don't remember him eating them together. Probably a good idea to expose your child to a wide variety of foods at an early age. I am shocked at the great number of picky eater adults. We always had "no thank you portions" of foods that we did not care for. Not many five year olds look forward to brussel sprouts. I rather like them now with bacon, butter and cracked black pepper.
Buttermilk is a creamier kefir with a bite. I have to be in the mood. You should try it again, you might be surprised.
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I like smoked kippers too. I always ate them straight from the can. I could never figure out what to eat them with except crackers.
I did a search and I see people eat them warmed in a pan with butter with scrambled eggs. Going to give that a try with some sautéed onion an green pepper slices. Think that will work for me.
What are kippers? I can tolerate sardines (my fiance likes them, and he fed them to me on crackers, but not doing crackers anymore obviously)...but maybe on cheese crisps??
The in eggs part sounds possible, but what are kippers?? LOL My mom would eat all those things and I could never get past the smell!0 -
Kippers are smoked herring.
Here is a good article.
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/apr/07/food-kippers-smoked-fish-sales-revival0 -
Kipper snacks are canned smoked herrings. My favorite way to serve them is for breakfast over a bed of spinach, with a poached egg on top.0
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I like this brand. I've tried both as my nighttime meal/snack.
I love the recipe suggestions. I don't recommend bringing these to lunch at work. LOL.
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slimzandra wrote: »
I like this brand. I've tried both as my nighttime meal/snack.
I love the recipe suggestions. I don't recommend bringing these to lunch at work. LOL.
This is the brand we get, too. Full of good stuff:)!0 -
Will have to search Bar Harbor products, thanks.
I agree, about not taking fish to work. I could not believe the ruckus in the cafeteria.
I have found something that works. We have picnic tables outside. I choose a vacant table away from the other tables. I warn people that they are entering a fish zone. I double bag the remnants before putting them in the trash. I brush my teeth after eating. Success so far.0 -
This looks tasty. May substitute the cracker with a slice of cucumber.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aS7EyWsOQc 0 -
I've sauteed sardines in unsalted butter with mackerel, fresh salsa, fresh garlic, added diced onions, lime juice and a side of fresh guacamole....mmm mmm gooood0
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DCpaleochick wrote: »I've sauteed sardines in unsalted butter with mackerel, fresh salsa, fresh garlic, added diced onions, lime juice and a side of fresh guacamole....mmm mmm gooood
Heavenly! Thank you! Don't have mackerel but have sardines. Plan to use your ideas tonight, with some grill roasted peppers and a side of humus with the salsa and guacamole. Will probably lightly grill the sardines to finish them off.
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There are 2 foods that I have never been able to put in my mouth. One is pig's feet (a southern delicacy?). The other is sardines. I have tried. I put the little fish on a cracker or toast; I get it about 3 inches from my mouth; and I just can't do it.
I'll try kippers. Maybe if they don't look so oily?0 -
Too many other options for me. I don't even have the desire to try them. More power to y'all! Enjoy! 0
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Try smoked oysters, too! Yummm0
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