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Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)

Apr 18, 2024 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 47 Comments

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A tortilla, also known as a Spanish omelette, is made with eggs and potato and is a traditional Spanish tapas dish. A simple, protein packed meal that makes a nice light lunch, or a delicious addition to a dinner party spread. Serve hot or cold, it's great for picnics and lunch boxes too.

A slice of tortilla on a plate next to a whole tortilla, some toast and tomatoes.

Who doesn't love an omelette? This Spanish omelette is next level, with a layer of crispy potatoes in it. Most of us know tortilla as a wrap or what is used to make nachos, but in Spain it is an omelette that is usually served as part of tapas, or sandwiched in between two thick slices of bread.

It tastes just as good cold, so make sure you make enough to have leftovers and keep it in your fridge for a protein filled snack. You can keep it traditional, or easily adapt it with other ingredients.

Looking for more baked egg recipes? Try our Breakfast Egg Casserole, Baked Egg Tortilla, Oven Baked Eggs, or our Baked Breakfast Muffins.

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • How to Make Spanish Omelette - Step by Step
  • Budget Friendly
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Egg Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • A new way to enjoy eggs
  • Protein packed
  • Great for lunch boxes and picnics
  • A delicious addition to a tapas spread

Ingredients and Substitutions

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Oil - A good quality Spanish olive oil is perfect for giving this tortilla an authentic flavour.
  • Shallots - You could swap these for a small brown onion, but we find that shallots have a sweeter flavour.
  • Potatoes - The great thing about this recipe, is that you can use any potatoes, making it a really budget friendly recipe.
  • Eggs - Use the best quality, high welfare eggs that you can afford, as we think it's really important. Use eggs with a golden yolk, to add a nice colour to this dish.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

How to Make Spanish Omelette - Step by Step

One: Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the shallots, garlic and potato slices. Cook on a low heat for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes have gotten a little crispy and the onions have softened.

A frying pan with chopped onions, crushed garlic and slices of potato cooking in it.

Two: Whisk the eggs in a bowl and season.

A large bowl with six eggs cracked into it.

Three: Add the eggs to the potatoes and cook on a gentle heat for around 8 minutes.

A frying pan with onions, potatoes and whisked egg cooking in it.

Four: Put a plate on top of the frying pan (big enough so it covers it) and then carefully flip the pan upside down whilst holding the plate and then slide the tortilla back into the frying pan so it is now cooking the other side. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, so the eggs are cooked through.

Cooked tortilla in a frying pan.

Budget Friendly

This tortilla is a really budget friendly recipe, as the main ingredients are potatoes and eggs, which are fairly cheap to buy (when compared to other healthy ingredients) and you can fill it out with whatever leftover vegetables you have. When funds are running low, we always turn to eggs to make meals, as they are cheap and filling

Spanish omelette with a slice cut out of it.

Serving Suggestions

Tortilla is a must at any tapas feast. We always serve it with our Patatas Bravas, Gambas Pil Pil or Chicken Skewers.

As well as a must-have at any tapas spread, this can be a great accompaniment to a large salad or have it as part of a picnic.

Extra Tips

  • Keep this well wrapped up and it will keep in the fridge for up to three days.
  • Cooked egg dishes freeze well, so this tortilla can be kept in the freezer for up to one year, although they are of best quality up to six months.
A tapas selection of gambas pil pil, olives, albondigas and tortilla.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can be added to Spanish tortilla?

The first reference to a Spanish tortilla was in 1817. It was referred to as a dish that could be made to use eggs sparingly, as they could bulk them out with other ingredients. Recipes for this dish can range from the truly authentic with just eggs, onion and potato, but you could also add green peppers, chorizo, courgettes, mushrooms, ham, peas, or anything else you want to throw in.

How to store Spanish omelette

Keep this well wrapped up and it will keep in the fridge for up to three days. Cooked egg dishes freeze well, so this tortilla can be kept in the freezer for up to one year, although they are of best quality up to six months. 

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Recipe

A slice of Spanish omelette on a plate with vine tomatoes and green salad leaves

Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)

By: Dannii Martin
A tortilla, also known as a Spanish omelette, is made with eggs and potato and is a traditional Spanish tapas dish.
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Gluten Free
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4.98 from 35 votes
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Course: Tapas
Cuisine: Spanish
Prep: 25 minutes mins
Cook: 13 minutes mins
Total: 38 minutes mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 252kcal
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Eggs

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 Shallots - sliced
  • 1 Garlic clove - crushed
  • 6 New potatoes - sliced
  • 6 Egg - large
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoon Olive oil in a frying pan and add 4 Shallots, 1 Garlic clove and 6 New potatoes (sliced). Cook on a low heat for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes become a little crispy and the onions have softened.
  • Whisk 6 Egg in a bowl and season with 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
  • Add the eggs to the potatoes and cook on a gentle heat for around 8 minutes.
  • Put a plate on top of the frying pan (big enough so it covers it) and then carefully flip the pan upside down whilst holding the plate and then slide the tortilla back into the frying pan so it is now cooking the other side. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, so the eggs are cooked through.

Recipe Tips

  • Keep this well wrapped up and it will keep in the fridge for up to three days.
  • Cooked egg dishes freeze well, so this tortilla can be kept in the freezer for up to one year, although they are of best quality up to six months.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Emmah says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:00 am

    5 stars
    you can never go wrong with a Spanish omelette.

    Reply
  2. Miss Kitty Kaos says

    July 13, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good omelette and this one looks so good x

    Reply
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