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Spanish Tortilla is a Potato-Onion Omelet

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If you think an omelet is only for breakfast, then think again.

This one works as a meal or a healthy snack.

This easy omelet is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

In Spain, the traditional Tortilla is well known as comfort food. It’s a popular meal starter at home and it’s easy to find as a snack or tapas around town, too. One thing I especially like about the Spanish Tortilla – a simple egg & onion & potato omelet – is that the whole thing is flavored with delicious extra virgin olive oil. Another thing I like is that it costs very little to make and most family members will like it. Finally, I like it because it reheats so well if there are leftovers.

Recipe for Spanish Tortilla – 4 meal size servings, or 8 snack size (Spanish tapas) servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons         Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium                Potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium                Onion, chopped up
  • 6 large                     Eggs, whites and yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon          Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon         Black pepper

How to Make:

  1. Wash and cut up the potato, and peel and cut the onion.
  2. Get out a large skillet and heat to medium for 5 minutes. Then, add extra virgin olive oil to pan.
  3. Put the cut up potato and onion into heated skillet with oil. Cook, stirring a few time, for 8-10 minutes until potato is medium soft.
  4. Get out 6 fresh eggs and crack them into a small/medium bowl. Add salt and pepper. Whisk together.
  5. When potato/onion mixture is cooked, gently pour egg mixture into skillet – to join the vegetables.
  6. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, and after 5 minutes carefully loosen the edges with a spatula or wooden spoon to allow liquid egg to contact the pan. After about 7 minutes, gently turn over the omelet and cook 1-2 minutes longer.
  7. Remove cooked omelet from pan and cut into serving size pieces.
  8. Refrigerate any leftovers, covered, for 1-2 days. Reheat gently on low power of microwave.

Spanish Food is Mediterranean and Worth a Try

The Mediterranean region of the world offers us flavors and nutrition that is truly outstanding. This Spanish Tortilla recipe can be made in Spain or anywhere you live because of its simple ingredients. Pair the Tortilla with a colorful green salad with tomatoes and artichoke hearts, or with steamed green beans and a slice of garlic toast.

For a new start into more Mediterranean nutrition – for flavor and good health – sign up for my free Easy Mediterranean Menus as well as my Tasty Mediterranean Pantry ebook. Both provide ideas and tips for you. Is it worth a try? Yes, it is!

What will you pair with your Spanish Tortilla?

 

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