"I StUdIeD aBrOaD aNd It ChAnGeD mY lIfE fOrEvEr."
Insert Spongebob meme here.
In any case, this simple-to-prepare yet delicious Spanish dish was a staple during my stint in Spain. While perhaps it would be an exaggeration to say my abroad experience changed my life, Pan con Tomate certainly changed how I viewed the humble tomato, and a nice crusty piece of bread.
You are just a few household ingredients away from a bite of Iberia. Tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, bread, salt all come together in harmony to form a breakfast that goes great with a steaming hot cortado, or as a tasty tapa alongside a few rounds of drinks.
Give this a shot and let me know what you think.
Pan Con Tomate
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
Baguette or similar textured bread
5 ripe tomatoes (on the vine is best)
1-2 cloves garlic, halved
3Tbs Olive oil
Salt to taste
Grate tomatoes into a large bowl; add 2 Tbsps olive oil and pinch of salt and mix until well combined; set aside until ready for use
Slice baguette into 4-6 inch flat segments; toast until golden brown (toaster, broiler, skillet, etc.); rub cut side of garlic over the top of each piece of bread, ensuring even coverage, until fragrant
Poke several holes in each piece of bread with a sharp knife and drizzle olive oil evenly over each piece; spoon and spread an even layer of the tomato mixture over the bread; sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil
Buen provecho!
Let me know how this recipe turned out for you in the comments below! And, as always, if you have any questions, comments, insults, or praise do let me know!
-MT
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