Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española)
Tortilla Española is a classic potato omelette with tender sliced potatoes, sweet Spanish onion, and eggs, rounded out with smoked paprika and fresh parsley. Rich and comforting with a gently savory, peppery flavor, it makes an easy light meal or a crowd-pleasing tapas dish served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Place the potatoes in the hot oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Pan-fry the potatoes, stirring and tossing occasionally, until they start to soften, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and onion are lightly browned and the onion is translucent, about 10 more minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Beat the eggs with olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, then add the potato-onion mixture and stir until lightly combined.
- 5
Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Gently spoon the egg-potato mixture into the hot oil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and shake the skillet a few times to help release the omelette from the bottom. Slide the skillet into the preheated oven.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the omelette is puffed and the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the omelette should come out clean. Cut it into pie-shaped pieces and serve.
- 7
Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Cut into pie-shaped pieces and serve.
- Calories 313.75 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 15.49 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 28.98 g 11%
- Total Fat 15.49 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 4.01 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 351.16 mg High 117%
- Sodium 192.44 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.79 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 1.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 101.8 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.05 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 663.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 147.07 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 20.31 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 1.51 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española) is a Spanish appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 313.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española)?
- It is a Spanish omelet recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil, Peeled Whole Potatoes. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española)?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 313.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española) healthy?
- Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla Española) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 313.75 calories and 15.49 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 192.44 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.01 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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