Pan con Tomate

Name: Pan con Tomate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 4 slices rustic bread - such as ciabatta or country-style bread; 2 medium ripe tomatoes - preferably vine-ripened for best flavor; 2 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - plus more for drizzling; to taste sea salt - for seasoning

Pan con Tomate, or 'bread with tomato', is a traditional Catalan dish that symbolizes the Mediterranean's love for simple, high-quality ingredients. Often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack, it showcases the region's famed ripe tomatoes and artisanal bread, representing the essence of Spanish cuisine.

TraditionalEverydayVegetarian

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Published September 25, 2026 by MedTable AI · JJDigit

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Ingredients

4 slices rustic bread - such as ciabatta or country-style bread
2 medium ripe tomatoes - preferably vine-ripened for best flavor
2 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - plus more for drizzling
to taste sea salt - for seasoning

Step-by-step instructions

Toast the rustic bread slices lightly on a grill or in a toaster until golden brown and crispy.
While the bread is still warm, rub one side of each slice with the sliced garlic, then cut the tomatoes in half and rub the cut side onto the bread to release the juices and pulp.
Drizzle each slice with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil, season with sea salt, and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip

For an authentic experience, use the freshest tomatoes you can find, as their flavor is the heart of this dish.

Serving suggestion

Serve Pan con Tomate with a side of cured meats like jamón ibérico and a glass of fresh orange juice for a complete Mediterranean breakfast.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

Calories180 kcal

Protein3 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Fat12 g

Fiber1 g

Sodium150 mg

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