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Cucumber Omelet

Spanish Cucumber Omelet | Tortilla de Pepino

Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 228 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 1 English cucumber 12 oz / 340 grams
  • 2 medium yellow onions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives 5 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the cucumber into rounds that are a 1/4 inch (0.625 cm) thick, then add them into a colander with a bowl underneath, season with salt, and set aside

  2. Roughly chop the onions, roughly chop the garlic, and crack the eggs into a large bowl, then add in the chopped chives and season with salt & pepper, whisk together until well mixed

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil, after a couple of minutes, add in the chopped onion, mix together, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes so everything evenly sautés

  4. In the meantime, move back to the cucumber slices, transfer them over some paper towels, all in a single layer, and pat completely dry, if you have too much salt on the cucumber, just wipe some of it off

  5. After sautéing the onions for 6 to 8 minutes and they're lightly sautéed, add in the slices of cucumber, mix together, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes

  6. Once the slices of cucumber are lightly sautéed, about 4 minutes, add in the chopped garlic and season with black pepper, mix continuously, after 1 minute and the garlic is fragrant, remove the pan from the heat and transfer the mixture into the bowl with the whisked eggs, making sure to reserve the olive oil in the pan, mix together and let it rest for 3 to 4 minutes

  7. In the meantime, heat a 24 cm (9.5 inches) nonstick frying pan with a low-medium heat, and add in the reserved olive oil from the vegetables

  8. After a couple of minutes, add in the cucumber and egg mixture, making sure it's all in a flat layer, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without mixing

  9. After 3 to 4 minutes it's time to flip the omelet, using a plate that is slightly smaller than the pan, place it over the omelet, and in one swift move, flip the pan into the plate, then slide the omelet back into the pan and compact it from the outer edges toward the center, cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the eggs are just cooked through, then remove from the heat

  10. Gently slide the omelet into a serving dish, serve warm, at room temperature, or even chilled, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Cucumber Omelet | Tortilla de Pepino
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 186mg62%
Sodium 254mg11%
Potassium 273mg8%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 415IU8%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.