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Easy Crispy Pan con Tomate Recipe Perfect for Authentic Spanish Toast

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A simple and authentic Spanish toast featuring crispy rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for a quick snack or brunch with bold, fresh flavors.

Ingredients

  • Rustic bread (like a country loaf or baguette, sliced about 1-inch thick)
  • Ripe tomatoes (preferably plum or Roma, halved)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (cold-pressed, good quality)
  • Garlic cloves (peeled and halved, optional)
  • Sea salt (flaky or coarse)
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the rustic bread into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices using a serrated knife.
  2. Cut ripe tomatoes in half lengthwise. Optionally, grate the cut side of the tomatoes over a small bowl to collect pulp and juice, discarding seeds.
  3. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place the bread slices in the pan in a single layer and toast for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  4. While the bread is still hot, gently rub the cut side of a halved garlic clove onto the bread surface for a subtle garlic aroma.
  5. Rub the cut tomato halves or spoon grated tomato pulp onto the bread until moistened but not soggy.
  6. Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over each toast.
  7. Generously drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top.
  8. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

Notes

Use a sturdy rustic bread for best results. Warm olive oil slightly before drizzling if refrigerated. For gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free rustic loaf. Avoid over-rubbing garlic to prevent overpowering flavor. Toast bread last-minute to maintain crispiness. If tomatoes are not juicy, add a few drops of water or olive oil before rubbing. Leftover bread and tomato pulp should be stored separately.

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