Anchovies: Health Benefits, Culinary Uses & Easy Ways to Incorporate

Anchovies are small salt-water fish of which there are around 140 different species. They are commonly found in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. The fish are usually salted, canned or made into a paste. Anchovies contain Vitamins A, E and K, choline, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and sodium. Anchovies can easily be introduced into your diet.

Things You'll Need

• Anchovies
• Salad
• Tomato sauce
• Vegetables of choice
• Chicken
• Lamb

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Instructions

• 1

  Add anchovies to tomato sauce and simmer. This makes a flavorful addition to pasta or steamed vegetables.

• 2

  Anchovies can be added as a topping to give pizza a zing. They also complement the flavor of cheese.

• 3

  Toss anchovy fillets with green beans, garlic and a dash of lime juice to make a tasty side dish.

• 4

  Blended with mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard, anchovies make a great dip that can be served hot or cold with chips or crackers.

• 5

  Liven up a green salad by adding canned anchovies to romaine lettuce and arugula and garlic.

• 6

  A small amount of anchovy can enhance the flavor of chicken soup, as well as increasing its nutritional benefits.

• 7

  Braised lamb with anchovies and rosemary makes a succulent dish. The anchovies complement the flavor of the lamb and tenderize the meat.