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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 350.75 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 13.18 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 20.47 g 7%
- Total Fat 24.77 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 4.95 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 243.49 mg High 81%
- Sodium 587.24 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.63 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 86.39 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 490.19 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 62.17 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 2.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.99 mcg Low Source 5%
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 350.75 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 350.75 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.
- Is Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española) healthy?
- Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 350.75 calories and 13.18 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 587.24 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.95 g (25% 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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