Catalonian Garlicky Tomato Toast

Updated: Oct 07, 2020

Catalonian Garlicky Tomato Toast
General Information
  • Breads
  • Savory
  • 10 minutes
  • Vegan
  • 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves of garlic (halved)
  • 4 bread (slices, Italian or French, "day old")
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt (to taste)
  • 1 tomato (halved, overripe)

Directions

The quintessential breakfast side dish from northern Spain is simple to make, it carries all the health tenets of the Mediterranean Diet, and is packed with flavor. Vitamin C-rich tomato sinks in to a savory garlic bread, crisped by heart-healthy olive oil. The flavors are simple and familiar, but your taste buds will fall in love with the subtle differences and satisfying textures. Next time you want to make toast, try this unique and celebrated form of preparation.  

  1. Toast slices of bread.(2 minutes)
  2. Take garlic halves and rub them on both sides of the toast thoroughly.(4 minutes)
  3. Rub tomato halves onto the bread until it is saturated in the juices. Discard tomatoes or save for another use.(4 minutes)
  4. Take the prepared bread and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Add seasalt to taste.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!