Pan con Tomate is traditionally a very humble dish. Its pure simplicity and just 5 ingredients allow us to make this dish in just a few minutes and with virtually no cooking necessary! When using the freshest ingredients, this dish really shines and the perfect combination of fresh zesty tomato spread onto toasted bread, drizzled with some delicious golden olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt really sends the taste buds to foodie heaven!
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack, tapas
Cuisine breakfast, Mediterranean, spanish
Servings 4people (tapas)
Calories 293kcal
Equipment
An oven grill
A box grater
Ingredients
1large fresh tomatocut in half
60mlgood-quality extra-virgin olive oil2 fl oz
Coarse salt flakes
2clovesof garlicskin peeled
Loaf of fresh breadsliced thick
Instructions
(Serves 4-6 slices)
Step 1 - Grate tomato
Turn on the oven grill to 250°C/482°F.
First, Slice tomatoes in half, grate the tomato and peel the garlic cloves.
1 large fresh tomato, 2 cloves of garlic
Cut the peeled garlic clove in half and set it aside for use later.
2 cloves of garlic
Step 2 - Prepare bread
Slice Ciabatta in slices lengthwise using a sharp bread knife. Add to the grill for 2-3 minutes.Important note: be sure to set a timer, grills will toast the bread very fast so only allow around 2 minutes before checking! Remove bread immediately once lightly toasted.
Loaf of fresh bread
Step 3 - Prepare pan con tomate
Drizzle or use a basting brush to coat your toasted bread with a little olive oil.
60 ml good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
Rub the top of the bread with the piece of garlic.
2 cloves of garlic
Add a spoonful of the grated tomato.
1 large fresh tomato
Sprinkle with salt and add another drizzle of olive oil and serve!
Coarse salt flakes
Video
Notes
Storage:
Refrigerate any unused grated tomato in an airtight container for up to 2 days.