Spanish Garlic and Tomato Toast
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced or mashed
- 4 ¾-inch slices of rustic bread (like country bread or baguette)
- 1 very ripe medium tomato halved
- Salt to taste optional
- Freshly ground black pepper optional
- Chopped fresh herbs such as basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and minced/mashed garlic.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven until they become lightly crisp.
- Keep the oven on.
- While the bread is toasting, gently squeeze each tomato half to extract the seeds.
- Once the bread is lightly toasted, brush one side of each slice with the garlic and olive oil mixture.
- Rub the bread slices with the cut sides of the tomato halves to impart the tomato flavor.
- Repeat for the other side of the bread.
- Return the bread to the oven and toast again until the edges become crisp.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve the garlic and tomato toast warm. Optionally, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
This revised version maintains the authentic flavors of the traditional Spanish recipe while offering a simple and delicious way to enjoy garlic and tomato-infused toast.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 200 kcal