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Ingredients
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Bread
Tomato Rub
Chimichurri Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomato Rub
Start by finely chopping the ripe tomatoes and garlic cloves. Combine them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- 2
Make the Chimichurri Sauce
In a food processor, combine fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning if needed and set aside.
Grilling
- 3
Prepare the Ciabatta
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice the ciabatta loaves in half horizontally.
- 4
- 5
Rub with Tomato Mixture
Remove the grilled ciabatta from the grill and immediately rub the tomato mixture over the cut sides while still warm, allowing the juices to soak in.
- 6
Serve with Chimichurri
Drizzle the chimichurri sauce generously over the tomato rubbed ciabatta before serving. Enjoy!