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.
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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
- 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 1: 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.
- Step 2: Whisk the eggs in a bowl and season.
- Step 3: Add the eggs to the potatoes and cook on a gentle heat for around 8 minutes.
- Step 4: 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.
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
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.
Dannii's Top 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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
Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon of Olive oil
- 4 Shallots - sliced
- 1 Garlic clove - crushed
- 6 New potatoes - sliced
- 6 Egg - large
- 1 pinch of Sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp of 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 of 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
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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.
Emmah says
you can never go wrong with a Spanish omelette.
Miss Kitty Kaos says
I love a good omelette and this one looks so good x
Jenni says
I love tortilla but I've never actually made myself one, will have to rectify this x
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
Your tortilla looks much more appetising and delicious than the ones I saw in Spain (and declined to eat). Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Igor @ Cooking The Globe says
I did tortilla few weeks ago for the blog, so I know how awesome it is. Eggs + potatoes = awesomeness. I made a classic version without chorizo, but yours sounds even better!
Northern Crumble says
Flashbacks of my recent trips to Barcelona and Mallorca spring to mind! Love a spanish tortilla
Lottie L'Amour says
I LOVE a Spanish Omlette - they are just so much more filing than a normal omelette and tasty! I love the look of this recipe so I might have to give this a go!
Lottie xx
Louise says
This looks so nice. I've never been a fan of omelette but maybe I should give it one last chance?! :)
Louise x
Louise says
This looks so yummy and super easy to make. I love anything Spanish or Mexican and always find Mexican food particularly easy to make, so hopefully this will be the same x
Laura Hartley says
You know this is a dish that I have always wanted to make but have never managed to get the hang of. I always get some sort of scrambled mess! I'll have to try this out :)