Tomato and Manchego Tapas with Toasted Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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A simple Spanish-inspired tapa featuring fresh tomato spread topped with nutty Manchego cheese on toasted rustic bread. This Spanish-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Spanish cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium (about 1 cup diced) ripe tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove, minced garlic clove
4 rustic country bread slices
1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to create a chunky tomato spread.
Step 2: Toast 4 slices of rustic country bread in a skillet or toaster until golden and crisp on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 3: Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese evenly on top of the tomato spread.
Step 5: Serve immediately as a light dinner or appetizer with a drizzle of extra olive oil if desired.