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Tortilla Española
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Tortilla Española

5 ingredients 9 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

526
Calories
12g
Protein
33g
Fat
49g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • About ¼ cup + 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 1 white onion
  • 6 eggs

Directions

1

Heat the garlic and a small amount of oil in a 10-inch frying pan until garlic is browned.

2

Add the rest of the oil and heat to about 375°F (200°C).

3

Cube or slice the potatoes and coarsely chop the onion; add to hot oil and fry until brown.

4

Strain the potatoes, onions, and garlic and reserve about 2 tablespoons oil.

5

Beat eggs in a separate bowl.

6

Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to beaten eggs and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.

7

Put reserved tablespoons of oil in original 10-inch frying pan and place over low-medium heat.

8

Add egg/potato/onion/garlic mixture to frying pan; fry, lifting up edges of tortilla española to allow uncooked egg to run underneath and cook.

9

Serve after cooked as a pizza with your choice of toppings: salsa , sour cream , shredded cheese , chives , etc., are all very good choices.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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