01/25/2026
Sardines are having a moment—and for good reason 🐟✨Grab my Quinoa, sardine, and spicy tomato relish recipe.
If you’re dealing with:
• energy crashes
• sugar cravings
• stubborn inflammation
• feeling “off” despite eating healthy
…it might not be about eating less, but about eating more nutrient-dense foods.
Nourishing Sardine Quinoa Bowl with Fresh Tomato Relish
This is one of those simple, mineral-rich meals that checks all the boxes:
protein, healthy fats, fiber, and flavor—without overthinking it.
✨ Why I love this meal
✔️ Supports steady blood sugar
✔️ Anti-inflammatory fats
✔️ Mineral-dense & satisfying
✔️ Quick, refreshing, and easy to digest
🛒 Ingredients
For the bowl:
• 1 cup cooked quinoa (warm or room temperature)
• 1 can sardines, drained (in olive oil or water)
For the fresh relish:
• 1–2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• Jalapeño, finely diced (to taste)
• Sea salt, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Drizzle of olive oil
👩🍳 How to Make It
1. Start with a base of cooked quinoa in a bowl.
2. Place the drained sardines directly on top of the quinoa.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, salt, garlic powder, and olive oil.
4. Spoon the fresh relish generously over the sardines and quinoa.
5. Gently mix if desired—or enjoy layered as is.
🌿 Nourish Notes
This meal delivers:
• Protein + fiber to support blood sugar balance
• Omega-3s to calm inflammation
• Minerals that support energy, hormones, and metabolism
Simple food like this is how we move the needle—without restriction or perfection.