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20-Min Spanish Tortilla

A crispy-edged, custardy Spanish potato omelette made in one skillet — no flipping required. Serve warm or at room temperature with a wedge of lemon.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
14g
20-Min Spanish Tortilla
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Peel potatoes and slice them into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Slice onion into thin rings.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and onion, stir gently, and cook until barely tender, ~8 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk eggs in a large bowl with salt and pepper until no streaks of white remain.

  4. Step 4

    Pour eggs over potatoes and onion. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook without stirring until edges start to set, ~6 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Place a plate over the skillet, flip the tortilla onto the plate, then slide it back into the skillet to cook the other side, ~2 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Slide onto a cutting board, cool for 2 minutes, cut into wedges, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch nonstick skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • plate (for flipping)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

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