Spanish Tomato Garlic Bread
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Spanish Tomato Garlic Bread recipe, a classic dish inspired by the beloved Catalan "pan con tomate." Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side, this easy-to-make recipe combines rustic bread toasted to golden perfection, rubbed with fragrant garlic, and topped with juicy grated tomatoes. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper elevate every bite to gourmet status. Optional garnishes like fresh parsley or basil add a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated dish is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and traditional Spanish cooking. Perfect for entertaining or enhancing any meal, this dish brings a taste of Spain straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Rustic bread or baguette
- 2 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven or broiler to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the bread into 4 even slices if not already cut, and lay them on a baking tray.
3. Toast the bread in the oven for about 3-5 minutes, or until just golden and slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
4. While the bread is toasting, cut the tomatoes in half and grate them using the large holes of a box grater. Discard the skins and set the grated tomato pulp aside.
5. Peel the garlic clove and cut it in half.
6. Once the bread is cool enough to handle, rub the cut side of the garlic clove over the surface of each slice, infusing the bread with garlic flavor.
7. Spoon the grated tomato pulp evenly over the top of each slice of garlic-rubbed bread.
8. Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil over the tomato-topped bread slices.
9. Sprinkle each slice with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1644 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% | |
*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.
