Spanish Omelette Recipe (Tortilla Espanola)
A eggetarian Mediterranean recipe with whole eggs, onion - sliced or diced, potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized. Ready in 40 min, serves 3.
Curated byChloe Papadopoulos🇬🇷
- 1
To begin making the Spanish Omelette, first heat the oil in a small non-stick omelet panAdd the potatoes and onion and saute, stirring continuously till the potatoes are just cooked
onion - sliced or diced(1)potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized(3 pieces)-3 spring onion greens - or coriander leaves for garnishing(2) - 2
This will take about 10-12 minutes
- 3
Take the potatoes and onions out of the pan using a slotted spoon and place on a plate
onion - sliced or diced(1)potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized(3 pieces)-3 spring onion greens - or coriander leaves for garnishing(2) - 4
Sprinkle salt, black pepper and paprika on the potatoes and onions and toss to mix
onion - sliced or diced(1)potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized(3 pieces)whole black peppercorns - crushed(1/2 teaspoon)paprika powder - or red chilli powder (adjustable)(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste-3 spring onion greens - or coriander leaves for garnishing(2) - 5
Crack the eggs in a small bowl and sprinkle the salt
whole eggs(5)salt - to taste - 6
Whisk thoroughly until fluffy
- 7
Add the fried potatoes to the eggs and mix again
whole eggs(5)potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized(3 pieces) - 8
Keep 1 tablespoon of oil in the omelet pan and drain the rest
- 9
Pour the egg-potato mixture to the pan
- 10
Cover and cook on low heat till the bottom is lightly browned and the top is no longer jiggly
- 11
Loosen the bottom of the omelette using a flat spatula to release the edges
- 12
Place a flat large plate over the pan and carefully slide the omelette onto it
- 13
Slide the omelette back on to the pan, uncooked side down this time, cook till the eggs are done on either side
whole eggs(5) - 14
Cut a wedge from the Spanish Omelette and serve garnished with onion greens
onion - sliced or diced(1)-3 spring onion greens - or coriander leaves for garnishing(2) - 15
Serve the Spanish Omelette along with Banana Almond & Prunes Smoothie for a wholesome breakfast
whole eggs(5)whole black peppercorns - crushed(1/2 teaspoon)
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Spanish Omelette Recipe (Tortilla Espanola)
A eggetarian Mediterranean recipe with whole eggs, onion - sliced or diced, potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized. Ready in 40 min, serves 3.
Curated byChloe Papadopoulos🇬🇷
Directions
15 steps- 1
To begin making the Spanish Omelette, first heat the oil in a small non-stick omelet panAdd the potatoes and onion and saute, stirring continuously till the potatoes are just cooked
onion - sliced or diced(1)potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized(3 pieces)-3 spring onion greens - or coriander leaves for garnishing(2) - 2
This will take about 10-12 minutes
- 3
Take the potatoes and onions out of the pan using a slotted spoon and place on a plate
onion - sliced or diced(1)potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized(3 pieces)-3 spring onion greens - or coriander leaves for garnishing(2) - 4
Sprinkle salt, black pepper and paprika on the potatoes and onions and toss to mix
onion - sliced or diced(1)potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized(3 pieces)whole black peppercorns - crushed(1/2 teaspoon)paprika powder - or red chilli powder (adjustable)(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste-3 spring onion greens - or coriander leaves for garnishing(2) - 5
Crack the eggs in a small bowl and sprinkle the salt
whole eggs(5)salt - to taste - 6
Whisk thoroughly until fluffy
- 7
Add the fried potatoes to the eggs and mix again
whole eggs(5)potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized(3 pieces) - 8
Keep 1 tablespoon of oil in the omelet pan and drain the rest
- 9
Pour the egg-potato mixture to the pan
- 10
Cover and cook on low heat till the bottom is lightly browned and the top is no longer jiggly
- 11
Loosen the bottom of the omelette using a flat spatula to release the edges
- 12
Place a flat large plate over the pan and carefully slide the omelette onto it
- 13
Slide the omelette back on to the pan, uncooked side down this time, cook till the eggs are done on either side
whole eggs(5) - 14
Cut a wedge from the Spanish Omelette and serve garnished with onion greens
onion - sliced or diced(1)-3 spring onion greens - or coriander leaves for garnishing(2) - 15
Serve the Spanish Omelette along with Banana Almond & Prunes Smoothie for a wholesome breakfast
whole eggs(5)whole black peppercorns - crushed(1/2 teaspoon)
About this recipe
A eggetarian Mediterranean recipe with whole eggs, onion - sliced or diced, potatoes (aloo) - peeled and cut into bite sized. Ready in 40 min, serves 3.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (3 servings)
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