Garlic Tomatoes For The Tapas Bar Recipes

PAN CON TOMATE RECIPE (SPANISH TOMATO BREAD)

Steps:

• Cut the bread into slices of toast with medium thickness. Arrange on a baking sheet, and toast the bread slices in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for about five to ten minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Wash and dry the tomatoes. Cut them in half, and grate them using a box grater, discarding the stem and skins.
• Once the tomatoes are grated, reserve in a small bowl and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Taste, and adjust if necessary.
• Cut the clove of garlic in half and rub the raw garlic on the toasted bread. Then carefully spoon the tomato mixture onto the slices of garlic toast, and top with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
• Optionally, top with a slice of jamón (Serrano or Iberian) for additional flavor, and a more hearty toast. Enjoy!

GARLIC TOMATOES - FOR THE TAPAS BAR

Steps:

• preheat oven to 425.
• Place tomatoes cut side up on a large pan in a single layer.
• Place sprigs of thyme and the cloves of garlic in between the tomatoes.
• Pour oil over the tomatoes.
• Bake for 45 minutes. Tomatoes will char slightly.
• discard thyme.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Squeeze meat from cloves over tomatoes before eating them warm.
• Garnish with fresh thyme.

GARLIC AND HERB TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold all the tomatoes in one layer. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to loose their firm round shape. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped basil and parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.

GARLIC THYME POTATO TAPAS

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes. Boil these until done (still holding together but easily pierced by a knife point), drain, and then cool.
• Mix together mustard, mayonnaise, garlic, thyme, and pepper in a large bowl. (Or whiz them all up in a food processor or mini chopper. Less chopping that way.).
• Stir in potatoes and onions. Mix lightly.
• Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a piece of aluminum foil over a baking sheet.
• Place the tomatoes and garlic into a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the grape tomatoes in the preheated oven until the skins pop and start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.