Tomato and Serrano Ham Pan Con Tomate

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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A traditional Spanish tapa of toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomato, drizzled with olive oil, and topped with thin slices of savory Serrano ham. This Spanish-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, turns rustic country bread, ripe tomatoes, garlic clove into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 slices, about 1/2 inch thick rustic country bread
2 large, halved ripe tomatoes
1, halved garlic clove
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 oz, thinly sliced Serrano ham
1/4 tsp sea salt flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Toast 4 slices of rustic country bread in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 2: Immediately rub each warm toast slice with 1/2 of a garlic clove, pressing gently to impart flavor.
Step 3: Cut 2 large ripe tomatoes in half and rub the cut sides over the toasted bread until the bread is moist and coated with tomato pulp.
Step 4: Drizzle each slice with 3/4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes.
Step 5: Top each slice with thin slices of Serrano ham, dividing 4 oz evenly, and serve immediately.