5-Ingredient Spanish Omelette Recipe
This 5-Ingredient Spanish Omelette is a simple and classic dish from Spain, featuring thinly sliced potatoes and onions cooked in olive oil, then combined with eggs to create a satisfying and hearty omelette. It’s perfect for any meal of the day and highlights the rich flavors of basic pantry ingredients with minimal effort.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Vegetables
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Other Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Prepare the potatoes and onions. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced potatoes and onions, seasoning with salt. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender but not browned, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mix with eggs. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked potatoes and onions to a bowl and lightly beat the eggs in the same bowl. Mix everything together to combine evenly.
- Cook the omelette. Wipe out excess oil from the skillet, then pour the egg, potato, and onion mixture back into the pan. Cook on medium-low heat until the edges begin to set, about 5-7 minutes. Carefully flip the omelette using a plate and return it to the pan to cook the other side until fully set and golden, approximately another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve. Slide the omelette onto a plate, allow it to cool slightly, then cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature as desired.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture.
- Cooking the potatoes slowly helps them soften without crisping.
- Flipping the omelette can be tricky; use a large plate to help invert it safely.
- This dish can be served cold or warm and is great for leftovers.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if adding other seasonings.
Keywords: Spanish omelette, tortilla española, potato omelette, easy breakfast, traditional Spanish recipe