Pan Tomaca (Spanish Tomato Bread)

Pan tomaca, or more accurately pa amb tomaquet, is a traditional Catalan breakfast dish that is also loved in other parts of Spain. It couldn't be easier to prepare! If you don't fancy it for breakfast, it also makes a lovely snack or starter.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 2 slices crusty bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tomato in a blender; blend until smooth.

Step 2

Toast the bread until browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Rub each slice of toast with garlic; this is easier to do if the peel is left on.

Step 3

Top each slice of toast with pureed tomato. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.