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All Recipes, Main Dishes / February 27, 2020

4 SPANISH Tortilla Omelettes YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE

Spain is famously known for their Tortilla de Patatas, the classic potato & egg omelette. However, Spain offers a HUGE variety of different omelettes, many that are lesser-known than their famous counterpart. In this post, I will show you how to make 4 SPANISH Tortilla Omelettes YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE.


All 4 of these Spanish omelettes are made with just 4 simple ingredients each, and that includes the extra virgin olive oil. Folks, this is what Spanish cuisine is all about. Grabbing simple ingredients and creating extraordinary dishes.


As stated above, I´m counting the extra virgin olive oil as a main ingredient. In all truth, the extra virgin olive oil is what really flavors a Spanish tortilla. The one I used was from the Georgetown Olive Oil Co. This Spanish olive oil is insanely delicious and really took these omelettes to the next-level in greatness.


TIPS & TRICKS to make these Recipes: The plate I used to flip the tortillas from the pan was a slight bit smaller than the pan. So it fit on top like a glove. However, you can use a larger plate if you prefer. Make sure to lower the fire to a low-medium heat before you add the eggs, that way they cook through and they don´t burn.


Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
10-INCH NONSTICK FRYING PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SPANISH SEA SALT

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4 SPANISH Tortilla Omelettes YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA

  • 3 medium yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 6 large organic eggs
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

FOR THE TORILLA DE ESPINACAS Y AJO

  • 10 oz fresh bagged spinach 300 g
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 6 large organic eggs
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

FOR THE TORTILLA DE CHAMPIÑONES Y CEBOLLA

  • 15 button mushrooms
  • 1 large onion
  • 6 large organic eggs
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

FOR THE TORTILLA DE ESPÁRRAGOS Y CEBOLLA

  • 1 spring onion
  • 20 stalks fresh asparagus
  • 6 large organic eggs
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. To make the Tortilla Española, heat a large nonstick frying pan with a medium heat and pour in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the 3 yukon gold potatoes (cut into small 1/4 inch thick slices) and the large onion finely diced, mix the potatoes & onions with the olive oil and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are light golden brown and fully cooked through, then season with sea salt and lower the fire to a low-medium heat, pour in 6 large organic eggs that have been whisked and seasoned with sea salt & black pepper, mix the mixture around so everything is evenly divided, after 3 minutes run a spatula through the outer edges of the pan to ensure the eggs are not sticking, after 5 to 6 minutes place a plate over the pan (mine was a bit smaller than the pan so it fit on top like a glove) and flip, slide the uncooked part of the tortilla back into the pan cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish and serve

  2. To make the Tortilla de Espinacas y Ajo, heat a large nonstick frying pan with a medium heat and pour in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 1 minute add the fresh spinach into the pan, add in batches to not over-crowd the pan, once all the spinach has been added and it has welted add in the 5 cloves of garlic finely minced and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and cook for 1 minute, then lower the fire to a low-medium heat and pour in 6 large organic eggs that have been whisked and seasoned with sea salt & black pepper, mix the mixture around so everything is evenly divided, after 3 minutes run a spatula through the outer edges of the pan to ensure the eggs are not sticking, after 4 to 5 minutes place a plate over the pan (again, mine was a bit smaller than the pan so it fit on top like a glove) and flip, slide the uncooked part of the tortilla back into the pan cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish and serve

  3. To make the Tortilla de Champiñones y Cebolla, heat a large nonstick frying pan with a medium heat and pour in a 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the 15 button mushrooms (cut into 1/4 inch thick slices) and the large onion finely diced, mix the mushrooms & onions with the olive oil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are soft, then season with sea salt & black pepper and mix together, lower the fire to a low-medium heat and pour in 6 large organic eggs that have been whisked and seasoned with sea salt & black pepper, mix the mixture around so everything is evenly divided, after 3 minutes run a spatula through the outer edges of the pan to ensure the eggs are not sticking, after 5 to 6 minutes place a plate over the pan and flip, slide the uncooked part of the tortilla back into the pan cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish and serve

  4. To make the Tortilla de Espárragos y Cebolla, heat a large nonstick frying pan with a medium heat and pour in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the bulb of the spring onion (finely diced) and the 20 stalks of fresh asparagus (cut into 1-inch pieces), mix the asparagus & onions with the olive oil and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the asparagus are lightly cooked, then add the tubular green leaves from spring onion (roughly chopped) and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then lower the fire to a low-medium heat and pour in 6 large organic eggs that have been whisked and seasoned with sea salt & black pepper, mix the mixture around so everything is evenly divided, after 3 minutes run a spatula through the outer edges of the pan to ensure the eggs are not sticking, after 4 to 5 minutes place a plate over the pan and flip, slide the uncooked part of the tortilla back into the pan cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish and serve

Recipe Notes

Get the Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil I used to make these Spanish Tortillas.

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2 Comments

  1. Melissa Grylicki

    5 stars
    TORILLA DE ESPINACAS Y AJO – was out of this world! I did add manchego cheese to your recipe which really elevated the dish. Thanks again for a wonderful recipe that is so versatile. Makes a great app or entree!
    .

    02 . Feb . 2024
    • Spain on a Fork

      Sounds great!! Much love 🙂

      03 . Feb . 2024

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