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Tortilla Espanola Recipe Video

Tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) is also sometimes called tortilla española (Spanish omelette) to differentiate it from the dish commonly known as tortilla francesa French omelette) or just tortilla, which is made only with eggs (or actually maize/corn, in the case of the Mexican tortilla). On this QuickBite, I'll show you just how quick and easy it is to make this very popular Spanish dish that can be served either cold or hot and always stands out as a crowd favorite in any gathering.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time30 Min

Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexHealthyServings1

CuisineSpanishCourseBreakfast

TasteSavourMethodBaked

DishOmeletVegetarianLacto Ovo Vegetarian

Main IngredientEggInterest GroupParty

Ingredients

	Eggs	8
	Egg whites	12
	Leeks	4 , sliced
	Thin skinned baby potatoes	2 Pound, thinly sliced
	Lemon juice	1⁄2 Tablespoon
	Extra virgin olive oil	2 Tablespoon
	Salt	To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3375 Calories from Fat 663

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 73 g112.2%

Saturated Fat 15 g74.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1691.8 mg563.9%

Sodium 5881.8 mg245.1%

Total Carbohydrates 292 g97.3%

Dietary Fiber 33 g132%

Sugars 78.5 g

Protein 362 g724.4%

Vitamin A 514.9% Vitamin C 421.8%

Calcium 134.5% Iron 174.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1) Place sliced potatoes into a large pot filled with water and a few pinches of salt. Bring to a boil and drain. Heat extra virgin olive oil into a large deep skillet (over a medium high heat) before adding sliced leeks. Sauté for about 6-8 minutes.
2) Whisk together your eggs, egg whites, lemon juice and season generously with salt and pepper.
3) Once leeks are tender add your drained potatoes and toss together. Add egg mixture to the skillet and pop into a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Allow tortilla to cool for 10-15 minutes before taking out from your skillet.

Editors Review

A Spanish tortilla is definitely much delicious than usual tortilla. In fact, this is not actually a tortilla but you can say a baked omelet. Doesn't it sound delicious? To learn how to cook this super-exotic Spanish tortilla, watch this video. You are going to like this.

Comments

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The Tortilla Guy says :

Hey Deli Guy I agree Cholula is the best and egg beaters or egg whites !!!! "The Tortilla Guy"

Posted on: 3 June 2007 - 1:13am

Deli Guy says :

Add some hot sauce to the eggs ( I used Cholula..yum!), cut back a little on the salt, and this recipe is a winner! I also used Egg Beaters in place of the whole eggs, to change this from "healthy" to "very healthy" and they worked great. The Deli Guy

Posted on: 2 June 2007 - 11:13pm