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Home » International Recipes » Flavors from the Mediterranean » Grated Tomatoes with Olive Oil

Grated Tomatoes with Olive Oil

Jun 30, 2019 · by Valentina · 37 Comments

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Grated Tomatoes with Olive Oil are something I had for the first time in Spain. It's a Spanish breakfast -- and, it's also a fabulous appetizer or tomato sauce. Summer tomatoes are worth celebrating and this might just be the best way to do it.Toast with breakfast tomatoes and avocado slices on a white plate.

On one of my trips to Spain, visiting my Spanish sister Pilar, her brother Rafael made a breakfast I will never forget. It couldn't have been more simple, or more delicious.

In Spain it's called "Tomate con Pan," which translates to Tomato with Bread.

Ingredients You Will Need


This is so pure . . .

  • tomatoes - Color and feel are the best cues to ripeness. Ripe tomatoes should be slightly firm, but have a little give when gently squeezed, and they should have a deep red color (or whatever the color is intended to be).
  • salt - I almost always bake and cook with Kosher salt. (It’s coarse and salts foods in a subtle way that enhances their flavor without making them taste salty.)
  • black pepper - Freshly ground is best.
  • extra virgin olive oil - This one is my favorite.

Oh, and bread too, as a vehicle to eat it.

How to Grate Tomatoes and Make this Recipe


- Hold the tomato carefully and place it on the coarse holes of a box grater. Do this over a bowl or on a cutting board.

- Grate until you remove as much of the pulp as possible, but stopping well before you are too close to your fingers! (You can finely chop the rest.)

Cutting board with salt, pepper, olive oil land a partially grated tomato.

- If you haven't grated the tomato into a bowl, use a flat-bottomed metal spatula to scoop it into one. Then add a bit of coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.

- Give it a quick drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and serve with a rustic loaf of bread -- just pull off pieces and dip them in.

Sweet Breakfast Tomatoes in a white bowl with a piece of bread.

Can you use a food processor?


Yes you can. That said, I think part of joy of this is grating the tomatoes one at a time, at the table, while you're eating. This is easy for just a few people, but the food processor will definitely help for a big crowd.

Sweet Breakfast Tomatoes in a white bowl.

More Serving Suggestions


  • Not only are grated tomatoes a Spanish breakfast, they also make for a delightful summer appetizer or a raw grated tomato sauce .
  • Spread it on toasted baguette slices and top them with avocado slices. Tomato toast! It's sort of the reverse of my avocado toast.
  • Serve it over or with chicken or fish.
  • Add it to a sandwich.

During the summer, this is one tastiest breakfasts or snacks imaginable. And its simplicity is part of its beauty.

The key to this being amazing, is of course to start with an absolutely wonderful tomato -- right off the vine if possible! Summer is the best time to make it!

Enjoy!

More tomato recipes:

  • Tomato Confit with Rosemary
  • Tomato Onion Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
  • Tomato Preserves Recipe with Serranos
Sweet Breakfast Tomatoes in a white bowl.

Grated Tomatoes with Olive Oil

Valentina K. Wein
Grated Tomatoes with Olive Oil are something I had for the first time in Spain. It's a Spanish breakfast -- and, it's also a fabulous appetizer or tomato sauce.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Appetizer, Sauces
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 2
Calories 54 kcal

Equipment

  • box grater

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large tomatoes (about ½-pound each), washed and dried
  • pinch salt
  • pinch freshly grated black pepper
  • drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 small to medium-sized baguette

Instructions
 

  • Grate the tomatoes and add the pulp to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately with a baguette.

NOTES

Calorie count is only an estimate.

NUTRITION

Calories: 54kcal
Keywords appetizers for sharing, summer brunch recipes
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious

    August 13, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    This is just magnificent! I would love it. I will try it. I'm sure the bread was leftover from the previous day, a bit stale, and perfect for this purpose.

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 14, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Thanks, Dorothy! And thank you for sharing on your FB page! 😀 Lovely to see you on Sunday!

      Reply
  2. barbara

    August 13, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    I love tomatoes. I have even done something like this with canned tomatoes and cheese - oh so good. But you can bet I will fix this . right now. Thank you B

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 14, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you Barbara! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  3. Quyen - KitchenRunway

    August 14, 2012 at 4:44 am

    So simple yet so delicious. It's amazing how beautiful summer produce just speak for themselves. Start with amazing ingredients and you'll have amazing results with very little fuss. Thank you for sharing! Wish I was in Spain again...

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 14, 2012 at 10:23 pm

      Quyen, I wish I was in Spain, too! Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Colette

    August 14, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    I know one li'l girl who'd love tomatoes for breakie!

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 14, 2012 at 10:23 pm

      Colette -- I hope your breakfast was delicious!

      Reply
  5. sippitysup

    August 14, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Yes. Simple perfection. GREG

    Reply
  6. Amee

    August 22, 2012 at 2:45 am

    tomatoes and bread. most cultures have discovered what a perfect marriage these two are...
    We went to spain a few years ago and this was by far our favorite breakfast...and the olive oil...i just could not get enough...

    Reply
  7. Mandy

    July 02, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    Oh my yes! That looks simply amazing.

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 02, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      It is! Thanks, Mandy. xo

      Reply
  8. Christina

    July 02, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    Never grated a tomato, but I love this idea. It's like a simple, grated caprese (sans cheese and basil!) Delicious!

    Reply
  9. kenny

    July 12, 2015 at 3:56 am

    This is a fantastic! I'm showing my friends!

    Reply
  10. angiesrecipes

    June 30, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    This is absolutely wonderful for any meal!

    Reply
    • valentina

      June 30, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      Thank you, Angie! I love it. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  11. 2pots2cook

    July 01, 2019 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    Would gladly have it right now. And a glass of red wine 🙂

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 01, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      Perfect! I love it. 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    July 01, 2019 at 7:18 am

    5 stars
    It's recipes like this that make me so excited it's summer! Love all the beautiful produce that's around and this looks like such a delicious way to use it! A trip to Spain in every bite 😉 Yum!! Have a lovely week, my friend!

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 01, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      Gracias, Dawn. 😉 Enjoy the summer tomatoes. Cheers! ~Valentina

      Reply
  13. David @ Spiced

    July 02, 2019 at 4:27 am

    5 stars
    Tomato with bread? That totally doesn't do this recipe justice! It sounds so basic and boring...but this recipe looks anything but boring. I love European breakfasts! (I mean I love American breakfasts, too, but there is something special about tomatoes and cheeses and assorted breads for breakfast.) Either way, this sounds like a fun recipe for sure!

    Reply
  14. Kelly | Foodtasia

    July 03, 2019 at 2:34 am

    5 stars
    Valentina, what a wonderful breakfast! The tomatoes look so delicious and I love how they're grated. So irresistible with a garden fresh tomato!

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 03, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks, Kelly. Hope you try it over the summer. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  15. John / Kitchen Riffs

    July 03, 2019 at 8:34 am

    This looks incredible. Bet the flavor of this is wonderful. Easiest recipe ever, too. Thanks!

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 03, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Thank you. Hope you try and enjoy! 🙂 Happy summer! ~Valentina

      Reply
  16. Liz

    July 03, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious way to shake up my avocado toast! Now I cannot wait for my garden tomatoes to ripen!

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 03, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      So great you have a garden. It's hit or miss for me depending on how busy life gets. This year all we have are herbs. Next year tomatoes! 🙂 Thanks for visiting. ~Valentina

      Reply
  17. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

    July 04, 2019 at 7:15 am

    Fabulous! It's almost tomato glut season here along the coast. I can hardly wait for too many tomatoes. It's one of the best parts of summer.

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 04, 2019 at 9:16 am

      Love, love tomato season. Really, summer fruit season is the best! 🙂 Thanks. ~Valentina

      Reply
  18. Christina Conte

    July 04, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely one of my favorite tapas when I'm in Spain! You just can't beat simple recipes using the best quality ingredients!

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 05, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Agreed! 😀 Thanks, Christina.

      Reply
  19. David Scott Allen

    July 07, 2019 at 7:01 am

    I started grating tomatoes in the past year or two - and my method leaves the skin but grates all else. There is something about grated tomatoes that is so much better than blitzing them in the food processor. Makes the best sauce! Never thought about them for breakfast, but I will now!

    Reply
    • David Scott Allen

      August 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

      It’s funny, when I wrote my comment three years ago, I had no idea that grated tomatoes were a big Spanish thing. Now that I’m getting ready to go to Spain, I have been grating tomatoes onto bread at least twice a week! I forgotten about this post, and like the idea of grating them and dipping the bread.

      Reply
  20. Cathy

    July 07, 2019 at 11:08 am

    I love tomato season and this recipe is the perfect way to celebrate it.

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 07, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you, Cathy! 😀

      Reply
  21. Mimi

    July 16, 2019 at 5:31 am

    My cherry tomatoes have ripened, but I’m still waiting on my larger varieties! It’s the only reason I stay here where I live for the summer. That and basil! Not that I have a place to go, but it’s hot hot hot here! Anyway, love your recipe.

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 16, 2019 at 7:17 am

      Mimi, thank you. So great you can grow all of that deliciousness! The silver lining of the hot weather. Enjoy and hope your summer is lovely. ~Valentina

      Reply

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