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Tortilla Española


  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic Spanish dish made with eggs, potatoes, and onions, perfect for any meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 1 onion
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Do the same with the onion.
  2. Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the potatoes and onion to the skillet, season with salt, and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add a pinch of salt.
  5. Once the potatoes and onion are cooked, drain excess oil and add them to the bowl with the beaten eggs. Mix well.
  6. Reheat a little oil in the skillet and pour in the potato, onion, and egg mixture. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  7. Using a plate, flip the tortilla and cook the other side for another 5 minutes, or until golden.
  8. Remove the tortilla from the skillet and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • This dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as a tapas.
  • Feel free to add green peppers or chorizo for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: Tortilla Española, Spanish omelette, eggs, potatoes, onion