Pan con Tomate

Name: Pan con Tomate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 4 thick slices crusty rustic bread (sourdough or ciabatta); 4 ripe tomatoes (Roma or on-the-vine); 2 cloves garlic, halved; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Flaky sea salt to taste

Published: June 11, 2026 | Spanish Cuisine | ⏱ 15 min

Rustic pan con tomate with grated tomatoes and olive oil on crusty bread

Pan con Tomate (Pa amb Tomàquet in Catalan) is the ultimate expression of Spanish culinary philosophy: incredible results from the simplest, highest-quality ingredients. Ripe tomatoes are grated into a pulp, spread over crusty bread that has been rubbed with raw garlic, and finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and flaky salt. It takes 10 minutes but tastes like a summer in Barcelona.

Recipe Info

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time5 min

Total Time15 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineSpanish

4 thick slices crusty rustic bread (sourdough or ciabatta)
4 ripe tomatoes (Roma or on-the-vine)
2 cloves garlic, halved
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Flaky sea salt to taste

2 Instructions

Toast the bread

Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy on the outside but still slightly soft inside. You can grill or broil them.

Rub with garlic

While the bread is still hot, rub the cut side of the garlic cloves vigorously over the surface of each slice. The rough texture acts like a grater.

Grate the tomatoes

Cut the tomatoes in half. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the flesh of the tomatoes into a bowl, discarding the skins.

Assemble

Spoon the grated tomato pulp generously onto the garlic-rubbed bread. Drizzle heavily with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.

Pro Tips

Use the best extra-virgin olive oil you can find—it is a primary flavor, not just a cooking fat.
Ripe, in-season tomatoes are non-negotiable. Out of season, cherry tomatoes work best.

Nutrition Information

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4g
Fat	10g
Saturated Fat	1g
Carbohydrates	20g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	4g
Sodium	280mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is not recommended. The fresh, watery texture and raw sweetness of freshly grated tomatoes are essential to the authentic taste and texture of Pan con Tomate.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 (89 votes)

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