Spanish Tortilla
I love this Spanish omelette so much with, made with tender potatoes and onions suspended in a bed of eggs. It’s amazing how good a dish with so few ingredients can be! My mom has been making Spanish Tortilla my whole life. It’s usually something she’ll bring to a brunch, or for Easter or to serve as an appetizer. Her recipe uses a lot more olive oil than mine, but the great news is that you don’t miss it here! The pimenton aioli takes this tortilla to a whole new level, so don’t skip it (you may want to double it if serving guests). For more classic Spanish recipes, try my Mom’s Spanish Chicken and Rice, Gazpacho and Seafood Paella.
Ingredients
The main ingredients in this Spanish tortilla omelette recipe, also known as tortilla española, are eggs and potatoes. The dish is flavored with extra virgin olive oil, onions, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
How To Make Spanish Tortilla
How to Make a Quick Aioli from Scratch
I love the flavor from this smoked pimenton Aioli, just mix together these aioli ingredients:
Grated garlic Mayonnaise Lemon juice Smoked paprika Kosher salt
What to Serve with Spanish Tortilla
To eat as a main dish for dinner, simply serve the Spanish tortilla with a baguette and a green leafy salad on the side. Roasted veggies would also be a great side.
What is another name for Spanish Tortilla?
Known in English as Spanish omelet, this popular potato egg dish is also called tortilla española or tortilla de patata (potato omelet) in Spanish, because of its origin and its main ingredient.
Make Ahead
Spanish tortilla takes some time to cook, so make it when you have some extra time. It’s best eaten cold or at room temperature, so it’s perfect for making ahead or bringing to a potluck. You can refrigerate the Spanish egg dish for up to 4 days. To do so, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. If you want to heat it up, you can microwave a few minutes or heat in the oven.
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