Easy Crispy Pan con Tomate
A simple and authentic Spanish toast recipe featuring crispy toasted rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with sea salt. Perfect for a quick breakfast, light lunch, or tapas night.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
Scale
- Rustic bread (country-style or baguette), sliced about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick
- 2 large ripe tomatoes or 3 medium-sized (around 300g / 10.5 oz)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt, flaky or coarse, to taste
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the rustic bread into ¾ inch (2 cm) thick slices and set aside.
- Cut the ripe tomatoes in half crosswise and gently squeeze out some seeds if very juicy.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Toast the bread slices in the pan until golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Optionally, rub the cut side of a garlic clove over the warm toasted bread for subtle aroma.
- Rub a tomato half firmly over the bread’s surface, letting the juices and pulp soak in.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously over the tomato-rubbed bread.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top to finish.
- Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crispy.
Notes
Use a sturdy rustic bread to prevent sogginess. Toast bread just before serving to keep it crispy. If tomatoes are not juicy enough, grate them and spoon the pulp onto the bread. High-quality extra virgin olive oil enhances flavor. Garlic rubbing is optional but recommended for subtle aroma. For gluten-free option, use gluten-free rustic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 3
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