Catalan Tomato Bread

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Catalan Tomato Bread
45 min.
10
48kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and simple appetizer to wow your friends at your next gathering, look no further than Catalan Tomato Bread. This traditional Spanish dish, known as "pa amb tomàquet," is a scrumptious way to showcase the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes and high-quality olive oil. Perfectly suited for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone following a dairy-free diet, this recipe is not only versatile but also remarkably easy to prepare.

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and the quality of its ingredients. All it takes is some freshly grilled sourdough bread, ripe tomatoes bursting with flavor, and a drizzle of fragrant extra-virgin olive oil. The preparation is straightforward, making it a perfect choice for both novice and experienced cooks. With just a few minutes of grilling, you can transform simple bread into a delectable canvas ready to absorb the juiciness of tomatoes and the warmth of garlic.

Imagine serving this tantalizing tomato bread at a summer barbecue or as a tapas-style snack during a cozy night in. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of textures, from the crisp crust of the bread to the soft, ripe pulp of the tomatoes. Plus, at only 48 calories per serving, you can indulge in this healthy treat without any guilt! So fire up your grill and get ready to impress with this aromatic and mouthwatering Catalan Tomato Bread.

Ingredients

  • inch crusty baguette 
  • 10 servings coarse salt to taste
  • large garlic clove halved
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • small tomatoes ripe halved

Equipment

  • knife
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
  2. Cut bread into 3/4-inch-thick slices (cut baguette on a long diagonal for 6-inch-long slices).
  3. Working in batches of 3 or 4 slices, grill bread on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until grill marks appear, 1 to 2 minutes total per batch.
  4. Remove bread from heat and immediately rub 1 side of each slice with cut side of a garlic half, then rub with cut side of a tomato half, using 1 tomato half for 1 to 2 slices of bread and allowing most of pulp to be absorbed by bread (discard remainder of garlic and tomato halves).
  5. Brush bread with oil, then sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
  6. • Bread can be grilled in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat. • If your salt is very coarse, crush it using the flat side of a large heavy knife.

Nutrition Facts

Calories48kcal
Protein3.8%
Fat78.18%
Carbs18.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.98
Glycemic Load
1.01
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.6356521987397%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:48.2kcal
2.41%
Fat:4.31g
6.64%
Saturated Fat:0.6g
3.74%
Carbohydrates:2.24g
0.75%
Net Carbohydrates:1.86g
0.67%
Sugar:0.82g
0.91%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:207.9mg
9.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.47g
0.94%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.06%
Vitamin C:3.93mg
4.76%
Vitamin A:227.46IU
4.55%
Vitamin K:4.76µg
4.53%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.55%
Potassium:69.71mg
1.99%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.57%
Folate:6.29µg
1.57%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.54%
Fiber:0.38g
1.53%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.29%
Copper:0.02mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious