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Spanish Tapas

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, tapas are small plates of food meant for sharing, often enjoyed with drinks in social settings. They reflect the Spanish culture of communal dining and leisurely meals, where food and conversation flow together. Today, tapas have gained international popularity, inspiring variations in many countries, from pintxos in the Basque region to creative interpretations in modern restaurants worldwide.

SpanishESappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 slices bread from Sullivan Street Bakery
2 cups Central Florida tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil from Spain
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Florida sea salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage offers lower fat options while smoked paprika adds flavor.

seafood

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chickpeas provide a protein-rich vegetarian option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nut-based cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nut-based cheese is dairy-free, while processed cheese is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

1

Toast the bread until it is nice and dried out and crispy.

2

Grate garlic directly onto the toasted bread.

3

Cut the tomatoes and use a tool to slide and dice them quickly.

4

Add the diced tomatoes on top of the garlic on the bread.

5

Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and smear it out, pressing it in a little bit.

6

Finish with a pinch of Florida sea salt.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmarinatinggrillingfrying

Equipment Needed

cutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

seafooddairynuts

Also Known As

tapaspintxos
Local Name: Tapas

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