Pan con tomate


Pan con tomate
"Pan con tomate" (tomato toast) is a staple of Spanish cuisine, where it is often served as an aperitif snack.

It is really simple to make and delicious: the bread is rubbed with half a tomato to soak it with the juice. After that, all it needs is seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil.

This is a slightly more sophisticated version.
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Last modified on: June 13th 2018
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Preparation: 7 min.

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Stage 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pan con tomate : Stage 1
Wash and cut 1 tomato in half.

If you like the flavour, peel 1 shallot and cut in half.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pan con tomate : Stage 2
Toast 4 slices bread (a French baguette, even a bit dry, works well).

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pan con tomate : Stage 3
If you have opted for using a shallot, rub it over each slice of toast.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pan con tomate : Stage 4
Then rub the cut tomato over each slice, making sure that plenty of juice soaks in.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pan con tomate : Stage 5
Salt and pepper each slice, then drizzle with olive oil (preferably Spanish).

Stage 6
Pan con tomate : Stage 6
Serve one slice per person as an aperitif snack.

You can also serve it cut into bite-sized pieces that are easier to manage with a glass in your hand.
Remarks
You can use a clove of garlic instead of the shallot, or even rub the bread with both.
Keeping: Should be eaten within an hour of making.
Source: Based on an amazing pan con tomate enjoyed in Martorell, near Barcelona..
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe290 RDI=110 %2,310 RDI=220 %70 RDI=10 %770 RDI=40 %3,220 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g90 RDI=30 %700 RDI=70 %20 RDI=3 %230 RDI=10 %980 RDI: 10 %
Per piece70 RDI=30 %580 RDI=50 %20 RDI=3 %190 RDI=10 %800 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 pieces : 0.75 €
  • Per piece : 0.20 €

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