Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española)
Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española) layers tender potatoes and sweet onions in a rich, custardy egg base, accented with smoky Serrano ham and roasted red pepper. It’s hearty yet elegant, perfect as a tapas centerpiece, light lunch, or picnic fare, served warm or at room temperature with a sprinkle of parsley.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Warm 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of the potato slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Move the potatoes to a large bowl, leaving the oil in the skillet. Add the remaining potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to the bowl, keeping the oil in the skillet. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the onion rings and cook gently until soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Spoon the onions onto a plate and let them cool.
- 3
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the cooled onions, roasted peppers, and serrano ham. Gently fold in the cooked potatoes.
- 4
Heat the large skillet with the reserved oil over low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently until the sides begin to set and the bottom turns golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Loosen the tortilla with a spatula if needed, then carefully slide it onto a large plate. Invert the skillet over the uncooked side of the tortilla, flip so the skillet is right-side-up, and remove the plate. Return the skillet to the stove and continue cooking until the center has set, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Slide the tortilla onto a serving plate and let it cool to room temperature. Cut into six wedges and sprinkle with parsley to serve.
- Calories 304.1 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.18 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.75 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.62 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 184.5 mg High
- Sodium 587.24 mg High
- Fiber 2.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.99 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.16 g Low Source
- Calcium 67.25 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source
- Potassium 337.52 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 96.24 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 1.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 3.0 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española) is a Spanish appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil, and Onion Rings. Each serving provides about 304.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española)?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española) made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil, Onion Rings, Peeled Whole Potatoes. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española)?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 304.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
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