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Pan con Tomate

This simple Spanish breakfast or snack features toasted bread rubbed with garlic, topped with fresh grated tomato, and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. It's a flavorful and light way to enjoy ripe tomatoes.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
15 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
419 kcal
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Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Pan con Tomate

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 4 pcscrusty bread, sliced
  • 2 pcsripe tomato
  • 1 clovegarlic, peeled
  • 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinchsea salt

Equipment

bowl · knife · box grater · toaster

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Toast the crusty bread slices until golden and slightly crisp. You can use a toaster, grill pan, or oven.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the bread is well-toasted to hold up to the tomato.

  2. 2

    While the bread is toasting, cut the ripe tomatoes in half.

    About 1 min

  3. 3

    Using a box grater, grate the tomato halves over a bowl, discarding the skin once you've grated all the pulp.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: Grating ensures a smooth, pulpy tomato topping without large chunks.

  4. 4

    Once the bread is toasted, take the peeled garlic clove and rub it vigorously over the surface of each piece of toast.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: This imparts a subtle garlic flavor without being overpowering.

  5. 5

    Spoon the grated tomato pulp generously over each garlic-rubbed toast.

    About 1 min

  6. 6

    Drizzle each piece of Pan con Tomate with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt to taste.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: A good quality olive oil makes a significant difference in flavor.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately and enjoy.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
419.3kcal
Protein
11.5g
Carbs
59.5g
Fat
15.4g
Fibre
4.8g
Sugar
6.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

This dish is best enjoyed fresh; it does not store well as the bread will become soggy.

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