Pan con tomate is a breakfast dish popular in Spain, typically served on bread with tomatoes. It is a simple dish made of bread rubbed with garlic and tomato, usually served with olive oil.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 baguette
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Cut the garlic clove in half and rub it over the surface of the bread.
- Cut the tomato in half and rub it over the surface of the bread, using the back of a spoon to mash it into the bread.
- Sprinkle the salt over the bread.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is crispy.
Pan con tomate is traditionally served as a breakfast dish, but can also be enjoyed as a snack or light meal. It is a simple dish made of bread, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and olive oil, but can be easily customized to your liking. Try adding cheese, ham, or other toppings to the bread before baking, or serving it with a side of eggs or salad.
Potential changes & improvements
Try adding cheese, ham, or other toppings to the bread before baking, or serving it with a side of eggs or salad.
What other food it works well with
Pan con tomate goes well with eggs, salad, or other light meals.
Common Mistakes
Be sure to preheat the oven before baking the bread, and be careful not to overcook the bread or it will become crispy and difficult to eat.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
Allergens:
- Wheat
- Tomatoes
- Garlic