Pa Amb Tomaquet (Bread with Tomato)

1. Toast the bread slices, either in a toaster or baked in the oven at 400°F, until crisp and golden. The timing depends on the type and thickness of your bread.
2. Take a clove of garlic and rub it cut-side down all over the top of a slice.
3. Now rub a tomato half, cut-side down, all over the same slice.
4. Drizzle each slice with a hint of olive oil and add a pinch of salt.
5. Repeat with the rest of the slices and serve straight away, while still warm.

Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen

• Seek out the ripest, juiciest tomatoes you can find, since they carry the whole dish.
• A rustic loaf with an open crumb, toasted until properly crisp, stands up best to the rubbing.
• Go gentle with the garlic. A light pass is plenty, and too much will bury the tomato.
• Add your best extra virgin olive oil and a few flakes of sea salt just before it reaches the table.