Mediterranean · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Tortilla Española
45 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
Spain’s classic potato omelet, made as a simple stovetop meal or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 eggs
Let’s make it
- Cook potatoes and onion slowly in olive oil with salt over medium-low heat for 15 to 18 minutes until soft but not browned. Drain off most of the oil.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, then stir in the cooked potatoes and onion.
- Cook the mixture in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until the eggs are fully set.
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Cut into small wedges or cubes for easy finger food once cooled a little.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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