Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFia RestaurantGrilled Ciabatta Recipe

Grilled Ciabatta Recipe

Inspired by Fia Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Tomato Rubbed, Chimichurri

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Ingredients

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Bread

Tomato Rub

Chimichurri Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 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. 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

  1. 3

    Prepare the Ciabatta

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice the ciabatta loaves in half horizontally.

  2. 4

    Grill the Bread

    Place the cut ciabatta on the grill, cut side down. Grill for 2-3 minutes or until nice grill marks appear and the bread is toasted.

  3. 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.

  4. 6

    Serve with Chimichurri

    Drizzle the chimichurri sauce generously over the tomato rubbed ciabatta before serving. Enjoy!

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