Pan con Tomate
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Pan con Tomate
Description
Pan con Tomate starts with grating ripe tomatoes to extract their juicy flesh, discarding the skins. Large artisan bread slices are brushed with olive oil and toasted until golden and crisp. The toasted bread is then rubbed with a halved garlic clove, infusing subtle garlic aroma into the crispy surface. The grated tomato is spread across the toast, followed by additional toppings of thinly sliced regular and cherry tomatoes, adding varied textures.
Coarse salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and sprigs of fresh oregano are sprinkled on top, along with a drizzle of olive oil, to enhance natural flavors. The bread's crispy crust contrasts with the juicy, slightly acidic tomatoes, while the oregano adds a fresh herbal note. This dish carries a simple, fresh flavor and rustic presentation.
Pan con Tomate is typically served immediately after preparation, often sliced into smaller portions for sharing. It's a versatile accompaniment for meals or enjoyed as a light snack or appetizer, showcasing the quality of ripe tomatoes and good olive oil.
Ingredients
- 2 medium tomato ripe, red
- 4 artisan bread large slices, crust
- olive oil
- 1 clove garlic sliced in half lengthwise, no need to peel
- tomato assorted, for topping
- cherry tomato assorted, for topping
- oregano fresh leaves
- salt coarse salt; fresh cracked black pepper
- black pepper coarse salt; fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the very end off the tomatoes and grate them using the largest holes on a box grater. Grate them until you are left with only the skin, which you'll discard.
- Brush one side of the bread slices with olive oil and toast until golden. I do this under the broiler, but you can also do it in a large skillet on the stove top. If you've got an outdoor grill fired up, use that!
- Rub the top surface of the toasted bread all over with the cut side of a clove of garlic. The rough surface of the toast will take in just the right amount of flavor.
- Spoon or spread the grated tomato over the surfaces of your toasts.
- Top with thinly sliced tomatoes, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt, cracked black pepper, and oregano leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and slice in half, thirds, or quarters. Serve asap. Note: each large slice of the bread I used will make 2 servings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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