Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
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Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
Description
This recipe begins with crusty ciabatta bread sliced and toasted until golden and crisp. While the bread is still warm, peeled garlic cloves are rubbed over the surface to infuse a pungent, aromatic layer. Next, halved ripe tomatoes are rubbed on each piece, imparting fresh, juicy flavor and natural moisture. The topping is sprinkled with flaky sea salt to enhance the taste and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil to add richness and smoothness.
The end result is a rustic bread with contrast between crunchy base and juicy, flavorful topping. Pan con Tomate can be served plain or enhanced by adding Spanish ham such as jamón ibérico or serrano, anchovies, olives, or Manchego cheese. It also pairs well with Spanish potato salad for a fuller tapas spread.
When rubbing garlic, you may not use every clove fully; start fresh as needed to maintain ease of handling. The recipe is straightforward and relies on fresh, quality ingredients rather than complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf ciabatta ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch wide pieces, then halved crosswise (or other crusty bread
- 3 garlic peeled, cloves
- 1 tomato halved, medium-sized, ripe, juicy
- sea salt flaked
- extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices either in a toaster or on a baking sheet in a 375°F oven until crispy and golden. Note that the total time will depend on the type and thickness of your bread. It takes about 10 minutes for these ciabatta slices.
- Remove the toasted bread from the oven and while the bread is still hot, rub the peeled garlic cloves all over the top of each slice.
- Next, rub a halved tomato with the cut side down on each piece of toasted bread. It's ok if the juices dribble down the sides a bit.
- Finally, sprinkle the top of each slice of garlic and tomato rubbed bread with flaked sea salt and drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil to finish.
Notes
- Only use as much garlic as easily handled; switch to a fresh clove when rubbing becomes difficult.
- Serve plain or topped with Spanish ham like jamón ibérico or serrano for added flavor.
- Other tasty toppings include anchovies, olives, or Manchego cheese.
- Pan con Tomate also pairs well as a side to Spanish potato salad.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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