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Spanish Spinach Omelette Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain with this delicious Tortilla Española! This recipe, inspired by a BBC Good Food Magazine classic, creates a stunningly flavorful spinach and potato omelette. Perfect for a light lunch, brunch, or a tapas-style appetizer, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 226.9 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
Spanish Spinach Omelette

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spanish Spinach Omelette

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How to Make Spanish Spinach Omelette

  1. Blanch the spinach: Gently heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Add the 5 oz spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes). Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: While the spinach cools, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped) and 1 medium potato (peeled and thinly sliced). Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender.
  3. Whisk the eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
  4. Combine ingredients: Stir the blanched spinach into the cooked potato and onion mixture.
  5. Cook the omelette: Pour the egg mixture over the potato and spinach. Cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges begin to set. Gently lift the edges of the omelette with a spatula to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath.
  6. Finish under the broiler (optional): For a perfectly browned top, broil for 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
  7. Flip and serve: Carefully slide the omelette onto a plate. Using a spatula, gently flip it back into the pan to cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Slide onto a cutting board, let cool slightly, and serve cut into wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

13g

Carbs

6g

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