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Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato)

Spanish · Snack · Easy

Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato)

Total
16 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4
Calories
195
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Ripe tomato pulp sinks into crisp country bread rubbed with garlic, then gets a glossy drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

Good bread and very ripe tomatoes do nearly all the work in pa amb tomàquet (bread with tomato). Toasting gives the cut surface enough grip to catch the garlic and tomato pulp, while the crust stays firm beneath the juice.

Choose dense country bread with an open crumb and tomatoes that feel heavy and soft. Rub lightly with garlic at first; its raw bite should sit behind the sweet tomato rather than dominate it.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the country bread on a baking sheet and toast for , turning halfway, until crisp at the edges but not hard all the way through.

  2. Rub the warm bread lightly with the cut garlic. Firmly rub each tomato half over the bread until the pulp and juices coat the surface; discard the skins left in your hand.

  3. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle evenly with sea salt. Cut into smaller pieces if desired and serve while the crust is crisp.

Forkue tips

  • If your tomatoes are firm, grate them on the large holes of a grater, leaving the skin behind, then spoon the pulp onto the toast.

Storing and reheating

Assemble only what you will eat immediately; tomato makes the toast soggy. Refrigerate leftover tomato pulp for up to 1 day and toast fresh bread when ready to serve.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

195Calories
4gProtein
27gCarbs
8gFat

Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato): FAQ

Can I use sandwich bread?

A sturdy country loaf holds the juice better. Soft sandwich bread tends to collapse under the tomato and oil.

Can I make it without garlic?

Yes. Leave out the garlic for a gentler version that puts the tomato and olive oil at the center of each bite.

How do I store and reheat Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato)?

Assemble only what you will eat immediately; tomato makes the toast soggy. Refrigerate leftover tomato pulp for up to 1 day and toast fresh bread when ready to serve.

How long does Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato) take?

About 16 min in total: 10 min prep and 6 min cooking.

What do I need to make Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato)?

The key ingredients are country bread, garlic and ripe tomatoes, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato)?

If your tomatoes are firm, grate them on the large holes of a grater, leaving the skin behind, then spoon the pulp onto the toast.

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