Spanish Tomato Bread

Pan con Tomate is a classic Spanish tapa, particularly popular in Catalonia, made by rubbing ripe tomatoes onto toasted bread and drizzling it with olive oil. Its simplicity highlights the quality of just a few key ingredients: rustic bread, fresh tomatoes, garlic (optional), extra virgin olive oil, and salt.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the bread and healthy monounsaturated fats from the olive oil, with minimal protein. A typical serving provides a moderate calorie count, roughly 150-200 calories, and offers nutrients like lycopene from the tomatoes and vitamin E from the oil.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	300 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin A	80 µg
Iron	1.8 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Folate	40 µg

Per 2 slices (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved, everyday staple that transforms humble ingredients into something flavorful, often served as a base for other tapas like jamón or cheese. Nutritionally, the olive oil helps the body absorb fat-soluble antioxidants like lycopene from the tomatoes.