Baked bread and tomatoes, a sort of “panzanella” with chopped tomatoes and crunchy bread… an easy recipe, ready in minutes, perfect for summer when tomatoes are juicy and full of flavor. You just need to add aromatic herbs and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, then put everything in the oven to gratinate… and if you don’t want to turn on the oven, you can use the air fryer, saving even more time. Try this recipe, it’s really delicious!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 118.05 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.93 (g) of which sugars 3.49 (g)
- Proteins 3.52 (g)
- Fat 3.50 (g) of which saturated 0.36 (g)of which unsaturated 0.77 (g)
- Fibers 2.38 (g)
- Sodium 352.32 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 7 oz piccadilly tomatoes (or another variety)
- 2 oz bread
- basil
- garlic (fresh or powdered)
- 1 sprig thyme
- oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Baking tray
- Bowl
- Cutting board
- Oven or air fryer
Preparation
Wash the tomatoes, cut them into pieces, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt (1).
Cut the bread into cubes (1).
Put everything in a bowl, add the herbs, garlic (if you like), a drizzle of oil and mix (2). If using slightly stale or dry bread, moisten with a little water.
Transfer the bread with the tomatoes to a baking tray, preferably in a single layer, and drizzle the surface with more oil (3).
Put the tray in a fan-assisted oven at 375-400°F (or under the grill) and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the bread is crispy to your liking.
Alternatively, you can use the air fryer, cooking at 400°F for 5-7 minutes.
Baked bread and tomatoes are ready, serve them hot or slightly warm. If you like, you can add more fresh herbs for extra aroma.
Tips and Notes
You can use different varieties of tomatoes, as long as they are firm and ripe.
You can use rustic bread or sandwich bread, both white and whole grain. Leftover bread from the day before is also perfect.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How can I store the dish?
Given the simplicity and quickness of preparation, I recommend making the recipe fresh. If you have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven the next day.
