Spanish Tomato Bread
A classic Spanish dish featuring crusty bread, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful garlic, perfect for a light and refreshing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
| 4 | slices of crusty bread |
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| 4 | garlic cloves (the stronger the better!) |
| 2 | large soft tomatoes |
| extra virgin olive oil | |
| sea salt |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by toasting the slices of crusty bread until they are golden brown and crispy. |
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| 2. | Next, cut the large tomatoes in half, ready to use. |
| 3. | Peel the garlic cloves, ensuring to keep them whole for rubbing onto the bread. |
| 4. | When ready to serve, place one slice of toasted bread, half a tomato, and a garlic clove on each plate. |
| 5. | For a stronger flavor, rub the peeled garlic over the toasted bread, ensuring to cover both sides. |
| 6. | Rub the cut side of the tomato over the bread, squeezing gently to release the pulp. |
| 7. | Finish by sprinkling a pinch of sea salt and drizzling with extra virgin olive oil. |
| 8. | Accompany with slices of serrano or parma ham for a complete and traditional experience. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 196.2 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Sugar | 2.6 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița