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Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Toast)

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

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

  1. Turn the oven on to the broil setting.
  2. Slice bread 1/2 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.
  3. Cut garlic clove in half and rub onto one face of the toast.
  4. 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.
  5. Spoon tomato mixture over pieces of toast.
  6. 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

Find it online: https://livelytable.com/catalyn-style-tomato-toast/