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.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of crusty bread
- 2 ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rub the cut side of the tomato halves over the bread slices, allowing the flesh and juice to soak into the bread.
- Next, rub the garlic clove over the tomato-soaked bread.
- Drizzle each slice with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- 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