Spanish Omelette

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

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

  1. 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

  2. Peel vegetables

    Peel the potatoes and the onion completely, then rinse and pat them dry. · 5 min

    What to look for: even small cubes

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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)

kcal410
Protein16 g
Carbohydrates28 g
of which sugars2 g
Fat28 g
of which saturated6 g
Fibre4 g
Sodium380 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

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