Description
Enjoy the flavors of Catalonia with this simple yet delicious Catalan Tomato Bread, known as Pa Amb Tomàquet in the region. This traditional Spanish dish features ripe tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil on crispy toast for a burst of Mediterranean taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf rustic country bread or baguette
Tomatoes:
- 2 to 3 ripe medium tomatoes
Garlic:
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
Additional:
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Slice and Toast Bread: Slice the bread into thick slices and toast until golden and crisp.
- Prepare Garlic: Peel and halve the garlic cloves, then rub them over the warm toasted bread.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes in half and rub the cut side over the bread to release juices and pulp.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle each slice with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve warm.
Notes
- This bread pairs well with cured meats, cheese, or anchovies.
- Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling, Broiling
- Cuisine: Spanish, Catalan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
