Tortilla Espanola Recipe
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Tortilla Espanola

"Tortilla Espanola is a dish I make all the time at home. My boyfriend's family are Spanish, and he just loves this authentic dish. It's easy to prepare and always a crowd pleaser. Traditionally this dish only uses only onions, potatoes and egg; however I like to add a little green, either parsley or chives depending on your taste. They're both wonderful."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, or to taste
  • 1 sweet Spanish onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it shimmers, and place the potatoes into the hot oil. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Pan fry the potatoes, stirring and tossing occasionally, until they are beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and onion are slightly browned and the onion is translucent, about 10 more minutes. Take the skillet off the heat, and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
  3. Beat the eggs with 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, add the potato-onion mixture, and lightly combine.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then gently spoon the egg-potato mixture into the hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and shake the skillet a few times to help release the omelet from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, and bake until the omelet is puffed and the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the omelet should come out clean. Cut the omelet into pie-shaped pieces, and serve hot.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • You can use chives instead of parsley, and a sweet red onion instead of the Spanish onion -- the sweeter, the better.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 340 | Total Fat: 15.7g | Cholesterol: 317mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by jmalex3   view full review
This is an excellent breakfast. It is tasty, healthy, and filling. Also, it tastes great as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by Jewels   view full review
Very good. The smoked paprika gives it good flavor. I also like a southewestern variation of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by JARRIE   view full review
This is quite tasty. I did add garlic and a little diced pancetta that needed to be used up. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by punkin   view full review
Very good recipe. To make it easier, I boiled the potatoes the day before and followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was just fabuloso! I did not change a thing in this recipe and it turned out amazing! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by Napa_Grapes   view full review
Great recipe, my dad used to eat this all the time as a child and raves when I make it for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2011 by Solipsis   view full review
I made this exactly as directed. It tasted fantastic. Not quite enough eggs as I remember this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by adrianne   view full review
I halved the recipe because I am not a huge fan of eggs, plus I'm single. But I wanted to try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by Lerie   view full review
very tasty and easy. thankyou.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2010 by Emily   view full review
This is a good, hearty breakfast.

 

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