Name: Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Toast)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 loaf whole grain bread or sourdough bread; 1 clove garlic; 2 very large ripe tomatoes (or 3-4 small); Good quality extra virgin olive oil; Coarse sea salt to taste

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An easy and delicious recipe for Pan con Tomate, a traditional Spanish tapa or breakfast that's so simple and the perfect use for summer tomatoes! (vegan)

pan con tomate on a wire rack with olive oil and a tomato in the background.

After a visit to Spain, my aunt became smitten with pan con tomate (and all tapas). She immediately shared it with the rest of the family, along with stories of Spanish culture and cuisine. Spain has always been on my bucket list, and I've yet to visit. Until I do, this pan con tomate will have to hold over my cravings for Spanish travel!

What is Pan Con Tomate?

Pan con tomate is a traditional Spanish tapa, hailing from Catalonia. It translates as 'bread with tomato' in English. It consists of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with freshly grated tomato, olive oil and salt.

pan con tomate with a bite taken out on a wire rack with pieces of bread and a bowl of salt.

Why You'll Love It

The appeal of pan con tomate is in its simplicity. Crispy toasted bread is a delicious base for ripe, juicy tomato that's transformed by the grating process into a light, fresh topping. Drizzled with olive oil and salt, this dish is so much more than the sum of its parts. Not only is it incredibly tasty, but it's also so easy to make.

How To Make Pan Con Tomate

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Slice bread into ½ inch thick slices and place on a baking sheet.
Drizzle bread with olive oil and broil 3-5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Cut a clove of garlic in half and rub the cut side on the toasted face of the bread.
Slice a ripe tomato in half and use a large-holed grater to grate the tomato into a bowl, discarding the spent skin.
Spoon the tomato over the toast, then drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt.

The Key To The Best Pan Con Tomate

As with all simple dishes, the key to the best tasting pan con tomato is using high quality ingredients. Each ingredient is able to shine here, so use the best you can find. You want fresh bread (I like sourdough or a whole grain variety from a bakery. A baguette is also great.), the most perfectly ripe tomatoes, a good flavorful olive oil, and coarse sea salt. A salt grinder set on the largest setting works well.

pan con tomate on a wire rack with a bowl of salt , toast, and olives.

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Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Toast)

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An easy and delicious recipe for Pan con Tomate, a traditional Spanish tapa or breakfast that's so simple and the perfect use for summer tomatoes! (vegan)

Author: Kaleigh
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: appetizer
Method: broiled
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

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1 loaf whole grain bread or sourdough bread
1 clove garlic
2 very large ripe tomatoes (or 3-4 small)
Good quality extra virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt to taste

Instructions

Turn the oven on to the broil setting.
Slice bread ½ inch thick and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Toast under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
Cut garlic clove in half and rub onto one face of the toast.
Use a large-holed cheese grater to grate the tomato into a medium bowl, discarding the large piece of skin when you get to the end.
Spoon tomato mixture over pieces of toast.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Notes

Extra grated tomato can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The key to the best tasting pan con tomate is good quality ingredients - fresh bread, ripe summer tomatoes, and good olive oil.

Keywords: pan con tomate, spanish tomato toast, catalan tomato toast