Description
A traditional Spanish breakfast featuring crusty bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes and garlic, topped with creamy scrambled eggs. This simple yet flavorful dish, known as Catalan Tomato Bread with Scrambled Eggs, is perfect as a nourishing hangover cure or a hearty start to your day.
Ingredients
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Bread and Toppings
- 4 slices crusty bread (such as sourdough or rustic country bread)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (halved)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and halved)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Scrambled Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional, for creamier eggs)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for scrambling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp to create a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Add Garlic and Tomato: While the toast is still warm, rub the surface of each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove to infuse flavor. Then rub with the cut side of the tomato, pressing to release its juice and pulp onto the bread.
- Season the Toast: Drizzle each slice with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt for a balanced savory taste.
- Prepare the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with milk or cream if using, along with salt and pepper to season well.
- Cook the Scrambled Eggs: Heat butter or olive oil in a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a spatula until the eggs are just set but still creamy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Top each tomato-rubbed toast with a scoop of the creamy scrambled eggs.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the eggs if desired, then serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its best.
Notes
- Use the ripest tomatoes possible for authentic and vibrant flavor.
- For a heartier breakfast, add toppings such as jamón serrano, cooked chorizo, or avocado.
- This dish is quick to prepare, nourishing, and ideal as a hangover cure or a satisfying breakfast.
