Traditional Catalan Tomato Bread (Pa Amb Tomàquet)

Pa Amb Tomàquet, or Catalan Tomato Bread, is a traditional dish from Catalonia, Spain. It is a simple yet delicious recipe that highlights the flavors of ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and crusty bread.

Traditional Catalan Tomato Bread (Pa Amb Tomàquet)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of crusty bread
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, halved
  • 1 clove of garlic, peeled
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Rub the cut side of the tomato halves over the bread slices, allowing the flesh and juice to soak into the bread.
  2. Next, rub the garlic clove over the tomato-soaked bread.
  3. Drizzle each slice with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
3g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Knife Cutting board

Tools

Grater (for grating garlic)

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Pa Amb Tomàquet is best served as an appetizer or alongside a traditional Catalan meal.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.

Cost

$5