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Spanish Tortilla (Potato and Egg Casserole)

A staple in Spain, and if you are not familiar with Spanish cuisine, you may be in for a surprise.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 83kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 large eggs

Instructions

Instructions

  • Peel the potato and onion. Slice thinly. It works great if you use a mandolin.
  • Heat the oil a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • When hot add in the potato slices and onion slices.
  • Sprinkle with a good bit of salt and a pepper,
  • Using a wooden spoon gently turn the mixture in oil and adjust the heat so the oil is just bubbly but not too hot.
  • Keep turning the potatoes every few minutes until they are fork tender. You want them tender, but not brown.
  • While the potatoes are cooking you can beat the eggs in a large bowl with some salt and pepper.
  • Drain the potatoes into a metal colander and reserve the oil.
  • Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
  • Add in two tablespoons of the reserved oil and heat to a medium flame.
  • Add the potatoes and onions to the egg mixture and gently combine together.
  • Add this to the heated oil.
  • As soon as the edges start to firm, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Using a rubber spatula run it along the edges of the tortilla.
  • You want to make sure it is completely loose and will slide easily from the pan.
  • Carefully slide it onto a plate. Cover it with another plate and holding them tightly together, invert them.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and slide the tortilla back into the skillet.
  • Cook another 5 minutes and then slide onto a clean plate.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg