NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 ounces Sardines (canned in water, drained)

1/2 cup Cooked Brown Rice

1 cup Fresh Green Beans

1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Prepare the brown rice according to package directions or reheat pre-cooked rice until steaming.

• 2

  Trim the ends of the green beans and steam them for 3 to 4 minutes until they are tender-crisp and bright green.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.

• 5

  Toss the steamed green beans into the skillet with the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes to coat them in the garlic oil, then remove them from the pan and set aside.

• 6

  Gently place the drained sardines into the same skillet and sear for 2 minutes per side until they are lightly browned and warmed through.

• 7

  Arrange the sardines on a plate next to the brown rice and the garlicky green beans.

• 8

  Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the sardines and beans before serving.