Pan Con Tomate
PAN CON TOMATE is the Spanish appetizer that outshines bruschetta! This Spanish classic has become one of my absolute favorite summer appetizers. Why? Because when tomatoes are in their prime, they need little more than good bread, olive oil, and a hint of garlic to become something extraordinary. Whenever I get my hands on a few gorgeous tomatoes, this recipe is my go-to. It’s simple, stunning, and always disappears before I can even sit down with my own slice.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
Pan Con Tomate
- 1 12 inch long ciabatta loaf cut in1/2 lengthwise
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Flaky sea salt
Basil Oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Pan Con Tomate
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Brush the ciabatta halves with olive oil and toast in the oven for 10-12 minutes. You want the bread to be nice and crispy.
- Use a box grater to grate the tomatoes into a large bowl. Toss the tomato skins.
- Use a microplane to grate the garlic into the same bowl.
- Add the olive oil, vinegar, and salt, then mix well.
- Right before serving, top the toasted ciabatta with the tomato mixture and finish with a few pinches of flaky sea salt and basil oil (see recipe below)
Basil Oil
- Bring a small pot of water to boil.
- Grab a bowl and fill it with cold water and ice.
- Add the basil to the boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and transfer to the ice water.
- Let sit in the ice water for 15 seconds or so, then remove and use a paper towel or a dish cloth to dry the basil as best you can.
- Add the basil and oil to a blender and blend well.
- Strain the mixture through several layers of cheesecloth and transfer to a glass jar or bottle.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
