
Spanish Omelette
Spanish Omelette · ready in 45 min · 4 servings · 410 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
A classic Spanish omelette with tender potatoes and sweet onions folded into silky eggs, gently cooked until golden and comforting with crisp edges and a rich, savory center.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 410
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 800 gPotatoes
- 240 gEggs
- 150 gOnion
- 8 gSalt
- 60 gOlive oil
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, fork, mixing bowl, plate, skillet, spatula
Instructions
- Prep and set up
Gather potatoes, eggs, onion, salt, and olive oil, and set out a skillet, bowl, knife, cutting board, and spatula. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth peeled surface
- Peel vegetables
Peel the potatoes and the onion completely, then rinse and pat them dry. · 5 min
What to look for: even small cubes
- Dice potatoes onion
Cut the potatoes and onion into small, even cubes so they cook at the same rate. · 5 min
What to look for: lightly golden and crisp edges
- Fry potatoes
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the potatoes with most of the salt, and fry until lightly crunchy and pale golden. · 15 min
What to look for: edges lightly golden and sizzling
- Add onion drain
Add the onion to the skillet, cook until tender, then transfer potatoes and onion to paper towels to drain excess oil. · 5 min
What to look for: onion soft and translucent
- Beat eggs
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the remaining salt, and beat until fully blended and slightly frothy. · 3 min
What to look for: uniform pale yellow
- Cook and serve
Lightly oil the skillet, add eggs, potatoes, and onion, cook over low heat, flip once, then slide the omelette onto a plate to serve. · 8 min
When it is done: Eggs fully set with no liquid center, internal temp about 71°C / 160°F
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 410 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| of which saturated | 6 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: eggs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Potatoes
- sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes add sweetness and more fiber
Eggs
- egg substitute liquid: Choose a plain unsweetened version
Onion
- shallots: Shallots are milder and sweeter
Salt
- sea salt: Adjust carefully to taste
Olive oil
- sunflower oil: Use refined oil with high smoke point







