spanish toasts with tomato (pan con tomate)
This is a recipe for when you have ripe, sweet, home grown tomatoes! Originally from Catalonia, it is now served all over Spain as a classic tapas dish, but also at breakfast, or with a light meal. The star here is the tomato, so make sure you have very nice ripe one!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
2-3 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf ciabatta
- 1 large ripe tomato, or 2 medium, about 8 ounces
- 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, halved
- pinch salt, to taste
- chopped parsley (optional, for color)
How To Make spanish toasts with tomato (pan con tomate)
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350.
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Step 2Cut tomatoes in half. Into a bowl, using the large holes of a grater, grate the tomatoes, discarding the skin. Season with salt and set aside.
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Step 3Cut ciabatta in half horizontally, then into about 2 inch slices.
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Step 4Place bread slices soft side up on baking tray and brush with olive oil. Bake until light golden brown.
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Step 5Remove from oven and brush slices with garlic cloves.
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Step 6Spread the grated tomato onto the toasts, season with salt to taste and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
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