Pan con Tomate
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Vegan Spanish

Pan con Tomate

A Catalan-inspired Spanish classic of crisp toasted bread rubbed with garlic and ripe tomato, finished with olive oil and flaky salt. A simple, vivid dish for breakfast, lunch, or a generous shared table.

18 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place a box grater over a bowl. Rub the cut side of each tomato half across the large holes until only the skin remains; discard the skins. Stir the tomato pulp with 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt and the black pepper.
2
Transfer the tomato pulp to a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring once or twice, until slightly thickened but still fresh-tasting. Remove from the heat and cool for 2 minutes.
3
Heat a dry skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast the bread in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deeply golden at the edges and crisp on the surface.
Rustic bread slices toasted until crisp and golden AI-generated image
4
While the toast is still warm, rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove, using one or two gentle passes so the aroma is present without overwhelming the tomato.
5
Spoon the warm tomato pulp over the garlic-rubbed side of each toast. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and finish with the remaining sea salt. Serve immediately, while the bread is crisp and the topping is cool-warm.
Finished Pan con Tomate topped with tomato, olive oil, and sea salt AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Grating ripe tomatoes creates a naturally pulpy spread while leaving the tougher skin behind. Brief simmering concentrates excess liquid without losing the fresh tomato character, and crisp bread provides the ideal contrast.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Store the tomato pulp in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep toasted bread at room temperature in an airtight container and assemble just before serving.

How to reheat it

Re-crisp the bread in a 180°C oven for 4 to 5 minutes, then rub with garlic and assemble with the chilled or room-temperature tomato pulp.

Nutrition / serving

265kcal
6.59 gprotein
33.40 gcarbs
12.61 gfat
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Published 20 Aug 2026 · updated 20 Aug 2026