Catalan Tomato Bread [0001022]

Ingredients:

4 slices of gluten-free bread
2 ripe tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Sea salt flakes (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

Cut the ripe tomatoes in half and grate them on a box grater into a bowl. Discard the skins.

Peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half.

Toast the gluten-free bread slices until they are crispy and golden brown.

While the bread is still warm, rub the cut side of the garlic cloves all over each slice of bread. The warm bread will release the garlic's flavor.

Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil generously over each garlic-rubbed bread slice. Allow the bread to absorb the oil for a minute.

Now, take the grated tomato pulp and spread it evenly over the oiled bread. The bread will soak up the tomato juices.

Season each slice with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for extra flavor and presentation.

Serve your Gluten-Free Catalan Tomato Bread immediately. It's best enjoyed fresh!

This simple and traditional Catalan dish celebrates the flavors of ripe tomatoes, garlic, and high-quality olive oil atop gluten-free bread.