Island-Style Sardines and Rice

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds fresh sardines, scaled and gutted
• 1 cup rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the sardines until browned on both sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, cook the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper until softened.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, black beans, corn, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the sardines back to the skillet and gently fold them into the sauce.
5. Cook for 5-7 minutes more.
6. Serve the sardines and sauce over rice and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and satisfying
• Bright and colorful
• Easy to prepare and cook
• Perfect for a casual seafood meal

User Comments:

• "This dish is so flavorful and easy to make! I love the combination of the sardines and the vegetables."
• "The rice soaks up the delicious sauce perfectly."
• "This is a great dish for a weeknight meal or a casual party."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful when scaling and gutting the sardines.
• If you can't find fresh sardines, you can use canned sardines instead.
• Add more or less salt and pepper to taste.