Pan con Tomate

Pan con Tomate is a simple yet beloved Spanish tapa or breakfast dish, originating from Catalonia and widely enjoyed across Spain. It consists of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and fresh tomato, then drizzled with olive oil and often sprinkled with salt.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the bread and healthy fats from the olive oil, with minimal protein. A typical serving provides around 200-300 calories, along with lycopene from the tomato and antioxidants from the olive oil.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	300 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin A	80 µg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Folate	30 µg

Per 2 slices (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a cornerstone of Spanish cuisine, demonstrating how a few high-quality ingredients can create profound flavor. Nutritionally, the combination of olive oil and tomato enhances the absorption of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.