Try This Easy and Delicious Spanish Tortilla 

By
Hannah F
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Spanish omelet on a plate
Photo by Chase Daley on Unsplash

Spanish tortilla, sometimes known as a Spanish omelet, is a simple yet delicious dish of fried potatoes, onions, and eggs. It’s super easy to make and is a definite crowd-pleases. This version uses spinach for some extra taste, texture, and goodness. This dish is great when warm but also tastes amazing when cold.

Ingredients:

(Serves 4)

  • 1.5lb potatoes
  • 2 large white onions
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 large eggs 
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Peel the potatoes and then chop them into thin slices.
  2. Finely slice the onions.
  3. In a large frying pan heat the oil and then add the onion and potato and season to taste.
  4. Fry for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Stir occasionally, but be careful to try not to break the potato slices up too much.
  6. Add the spinach and gently mix it throughout.
  7. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  8. Pour the eggs into the pan, stirring it to ensure the eggs are evenly spread throughout the pan.
  9. Turn the heat down slightly and place a lid on the pan.
  10. Leave to heat for 15 minutes and then remove the lid.
  11. Continue to heat for another 10-15 minutes, until there is no runny egg mixture left.
  12. Leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving.