Pan con Tomate with Jamón Serrano

Classic Catalan breakfast or tapa featuring fresh, ripe tomatoes, fragrant garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and crusty bread, elevated with the salty, savory richness of Jamón Serrano.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

450

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.23

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Ingredients

Servings

4slicesCrusty Bread(Baguette or rustic loaf, preferably day-old)

£1.20

2largeRipe Tomatoes(Heirloom or vine-ripened for best flavor)

£0.90

2clovesGarlic(Fresh garlic cloves)

£0.20

4tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil(High-quality, fruity olive oil)

£0.60

to tasteSea Salt(Flaky sea salt)

to tasteFreshly Ground Black Pepper(Optional)

4ozJamón Serrano(Thinly sliced, high-quality Jamón Serrano)

£6.00

Total Cost

£8.90

£2.23 per serving

The Method

1
Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp. You can use a toaster or bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes.
2
Cut the tomatoes in half. Using the cut side, rub the tomato vigorously over the toasted bread, pressing firmly to release the juices and pulp. The bread should be saturated with tomato pulp and juice. Alternatively, grate the tomatoes using a grater, and spread the pulp evenly over the toasted bread.
3
Peel the garlic cloves. Rub the garlic clove(s) over the tomato-soaked bread. Use as much or as little as you like depending on your preference.
4
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
5
Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional).
6
Top each slice with thinly sliced Jamón Serrano.
7
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

33g

13% of RDA

Fat

27g

39% of RDA

Protein

19g

38% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For best flavor, use very ripe, juicy tomatoes.

Don't be shy with the garlic! The flavor mellows slightly as it combines with the tomato and olive oil.

Use high-quality ingredients, especially the olive oil and Jamón Serrano, as they are the stars of the dish.

For a vegetarian version, simply omit the Jamón Serrano.

Cooking Equipment

Toaster or Oven

Grater (optional)

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