Description
Easy Pan con Tomate is a traditional Catalan Spanish dish featuring fresh ripe tomatoes, toasted rustic bread, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt. This simple yet flavorful recipe offers a healthy, light, and authentic Mediterranean treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, appetizers, or side dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe fresh tomatoes (such as Roma, vine-ripened, or heirloom)
- 4 slices rustic bread (baguette, country bread, or gluten-free bread for option)
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Select ripe, juicy tomatoes. Cut them in half and grate or rub the cut side against a bowl or plate to extract the pulp and juices, discarding seeds and skin, to form a fresh tomato puree.
- Toast the Bread: Slice rustic bread about 1/2 inch thick. Toast until golden and crispy on the outside but still slightly soft inside for perfect texture contrast.
- Rub the Garlic on Toast: Peel the garlic clove and gently rub it over the warm toasted bread to impart a mild aromatic garlic flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Assemble the Pan con Tomate: Spoon or spread the fresh tomato pulp generously over the garlic-rubbed toast. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt to balance flavors.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy right away while the textures remain fresh and vibrant. Pair with coffee or a glass of wine if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Toast bread until golden but not burnt for ideal crunch.
- Choose a fruity, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for richer aroma.
- Adjust the amount of garlic rubbed on bread according to preference.
- Prepare and serve fresh to maintain vibrant flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of Pan con Tomate
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pan con Tomate, Spanish appetizer, Catalan bread, tomato toast, easy Spanish recipe, Mediterranean snack