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Spanish Tomato Toast (pan con tomate)
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Check out Linda's Appetizer Recipes for more great appetizer ideas. Don't forget to check out my Spanish Paella Dinner Menu (with recipes) using this delicious Spanish Tomato Toast as a tapa. Spanish Tomato Toast (pan con tomate) 8 slices sourdough or country-style bread, cut into
3/4-inch thick slices *For the best flavor, use vine-ripe tomatoes, preferably home grown ones. If not available, coarse home-made tomato sauce may be substituted or a good-quality canned tomatoes (ideally the pear-shaped ones), well-drained of their packing juices. Grill the bread approximately 2 to 4 minutes per side on a barbecue or toast it lightly in the oven. Once the bread is toasted, rub 1/2 clove of garlic, cut side of half, over the bread while still warm. Use a fresh piece of garlic for each slice. Rub tomato (cut side) over the bread, pressing firmly to push the pulp into the bread, until the toast is covered with tomato; discard the skins and remaining pulp. Drizzle olive oil over the bread and tomatoes; sprinkle with salt and a couple grind of pepper. Serve immediately. There are two ways to serve tomato bread:
Makes 8 servings.
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