Italian Sardine Sandwiches

1 whole French Bread Loaf
3 tbs Olive Oil
1 Onion, sliced thinly
1 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Chili Powder
1 can cannelini beans, drained (14oz)
2 cans of sardines in oil, drained (3.75 oz)
1 Lemon, juiced
4 tbs Parsley, chopped fresh

Cut the French Bread Loaf into four-equal sized pieces. Slit them crossways almost all the way through. Remove most of the crum, leaving shells about 3/8 inch thick. Spread them lightly with olive oil.

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Heat the oil in a saucepan on low heat. Stir in the onion , paprika and chili powder and cook them gently until the onion is soft. Mix in the beans, sardines lemon juice and parsley.

Fill the pieces of bread with the beans and sardines.

Wrap each piece individually in foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 20 minutes.