Tortilla De Patatas. ( Spanish Potato Omelette)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

A classic Spanish dish with a twist: Tortilla De Patatas. (Spanish Potato Omelette)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

234

Sugar

Fat

15g

Tortilla De Patatas is a Spanish dish that has been around for centuries. It is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. While the traditional recipe calls for only potatoes, onions, and eggs, this recipe has a twist. The addition of garlic and a pinch of baking powder makes the tortilla fluffy and flavorful, which will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.	Peel and slice the potatoes and onion very thinly. Crush garlic cloves and set them aside.
2.	In a large bowl, beat together eggs, baking powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3.	Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, onions, and garlic and cook until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
4.	Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potato mixture to the egg mixture and stir until well coated.
5.	Heat a little bit more oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the potato and egg mixture and smooth the surface with a spatula.
6.	Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the top is almost set.
7.	Carefully place a large plate on top of the skillet and flip the tortilla onto the plate. Then slide the tortilla back into the skillet to cook the other side.
8.	Continue to cook until the other side is golden brown.

PROS

Tortilla de Patatas is a delicious and filling dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
It is also very versatile and can be served hot or cold.

In addition to its great taste, it is also very easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients.

CONS

Oil used to fry the potatoes may add extra calories to the dish.
Therefore, portion control is recommended.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tortilla De Patatas is a healthy dish that is low in fat, high in fiber, and rich in vitamins and minerals. Potatoes are a rich source of vitamin C and potassium, while eggs are an excellent source of protein.
This dish also contains 2 cloves of garlic which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help in boosting your immune system and improving heart health.

	4 potatoes
	1 onion , sliced
	2 garlic cloves , crushed
	2 eggs , beaten
	1/4 teaspoon baking powder
	salt and pepper
	oil ( for frying )