PAN CON TOMATE
Some version of tomatoes on toast - a juicy American B.L.T. or Italian tomato-topped bruschetta - is always a good idea, but that's especially true during high summer, when tomatoes are at their peak. One superior combination comes from Barcelona, where a slice of toast is rubbed with garlic and juicy ripe tomatoes, then anointed with olive oil. Most Catalan cooks simply cut the tomato crosswise and vigorously massage the toasted bread with the cut side. Others grate the tomato flesh and spoon it over the bread. This version adds tomato slices and a scattering of cherry tomatoes for a substantial first course.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, snack, weekday, finger foods, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut 2 tomatoes in half crosswise. Place a box grater in a shallow bowl and grate the tomato flesh from the cut sides, pushing through the large holes. You should have 1 cup or so of coarse tomato purée. Set purée aside, and discard tomato skins.
- Cut remaining large tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Set aside.
- Toast the bread until nicely browned and crisp. (Toasting over a charcoal grill yields a rich, smoky flavor, but a toaster, toaster oven or broiler works just as well.)
- With your fingers, rub the top of each toast with a garlic clove. You will see the cloves get smaller as the garlic is dispersed, pushed into the bread. (For a less garlicky toast, press lightly when rubbing.)
- Place toasts on a platter or individual plates. Spoon and spread a heaping tablespoon of tomato purée over each toast. Then arrange tomato slices and cherry tomatoes randomly on top.
- Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper and a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil per toast. Garnish with whole or torn basil leaves, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 597 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Crish LB
[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes to try. This one looks like a keeper.
Ayaanle Abshir
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe tonight. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Rabin Baskota
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems a little too simple.
Miracle Wealth
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.
Nimesh Jung
[email protected]This is the best pan con tomate recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Aliza Sheikh
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.
Tim Gunn
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love tomatoes, and they always ask for this dish.
Tsamba Claus
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.
Atif Shafqat
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are about to go bad, and this is a great way to use them up.
Mst Shilpi
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.
kalpana rai baniya
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack. I love to serve it with a glass of wine.
Jnior Lara
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bread, but I love this dish. The tomatoes are so flavorful and the bread is the perfect vessel for them.
Ahmad Hussina
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add my own personal touches. I usually add some garlic and herbs to the tomatoes.
Mahar Awais Mahar Awais
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread turned out soggy. I think I might have used too much olive oil.
Ludell Griner
[email protected]This recipe was a little too simple for my taste. I like my bread to be more flavorful.
Danjal Jorgin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes were roasted to perfection and had a lovely smoky flavor.
Ganga Dhungana
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 15 minutes.
susan Williams
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a few slices of stale bread lying around, and this is a perfect way to use them up.
Miss Watson
[email protected]I've never had pan con tomate before, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's so simple, but so delicious.
Edward lawson
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The bread was crispy and the tomatoes were juicy and flavorful. I added some fresh basil and it really took the dish to the next level.