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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Eggs

    Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)

    Published: Jul 8, 2016 · Modified: Apr 27, 2023 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 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.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Spanish omelette - Step by step
    • Budget friendly
    • What to serve it with
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    • FAQs
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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 needed

    • 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.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    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 in to 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.

    What to serve it with

    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.

    A tapas selection of gambas pil pil, olives, albondigas and tortilla.
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    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.

     

    FAQs

    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

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    Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)

    By: Dannii
    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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    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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    Ingredients

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

    Notes

    • 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
    DisclaimerThe 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.

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    Comments

    1. Emmah

      June 28, 2017 at 8:00 am

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

      Reply
    2. Miss Kitty Kaos

      July 13, 2016 at 10:27 pm

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

      Reply
    3. nadia

      July 13, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm this tortilla looks delicious! Love tortilla left overs :) I spend way too much on food! I rarely spend my money on anything but food haha!

      Reply
    4. Jenni

      July 12, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      I love tortilla but I've never actually made myself one, will have to rectify this x

      Reply
    5. Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com

      July 12, 2016 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      Your tortilla looks much more appetising and delicious than the ones I saw in Spain (and declined to eat). Thanks for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
    6. Igor @ Cooking The Globe

      July 12, 2016 at 6:55 am

      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!

      Reply
    7. Northern Crumble

      July 11, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Flashbacks of my recent trips to Barcelona and Mallorca spring to mind! Love a spanish tortilla

      Reply
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