Maltese Bread with Tomatoes Hobz Biz Zejt
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with *Hobz Biz Zejt*, a traditional Maltese bread with tomatoes that effortlessly combines simplicity and taste. This no-cook recipe starts with crusty Maltese or sourdough bread, rubbed generously with ripe tomatoes to infuse each slice with sweet, juicy pulp. Drizzled with premium extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, it’s topped with briny capers, sliced black olives, and an optional layer of rich tuna for added heartiness. Fresh basil leaves complete this rustic masterpiece, delivering a burst of fragrance and color. Ready in just 10 minutes, this iconic Maltese dish is the perfect choice for a quick appetizer, light lunch, or snack, best served with a crisp salad or a refreshing glass of white wine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Maltese bread or crusty sourdough bread
- 2 large Ripe tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Black olives (pitted and sliced)
- 0.25 cups Canned or jarred tuna in olive oil (optional)
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Start by preparing the ingredients. Wash and dry the tomatoes, capers, and fresh basil leaves.
Cut the tomatoes in half and rub the cut side of each tomato generously over one side of each bread slice. Use enough pressure to release the tomato juices and pulp, covering the bread surface.
Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each slice of tomato-smeared bread for a rich, flavorful foundation.
Sprinkle the bread with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Top each slice with a few capers and a small handful of sliced black olives for a briny pop of flavor.
If using tuna, add a small amount to each slice, spreading it out evenly across the bread.
Finish each slice with a fresh basil leaf or two for a fragrant and vibrant garnish.
Serve immediately as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch, accompanied by a crisp side salad or a glass of chilled white wine.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.5 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2535 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1328 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
