Best Potato Pea And Bacon Tortilla Recipes

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SPANISH TORTILLA



Spanish Tortilla image

The Spanish tortilla has nothing in common with the Mexican variety except its shape and its name. One is just a bread. The other can be an appetizer, a snack, or even a light meal. But the Spanish tortilla has another advantage: because it is better at room temperature than it is hot, it should be made in advance, anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours. In its most basic form, the tortilla is a potato and egg open-faced omelet that derives most of its flavor from olive oil. Onions or scallions can replace the potato in part or entirely, as can cooked greens like chard. The only hard part is turning the partly formed tortilla, so do it swiftly and carefully (using a nonstick skillet makes it much easier). The worst that will happen is that a little potato and egg will be left behind when you return the cake to the skillet. If you can't bring yourself to risk the flip, just slide the pan into a 375-degree oven until the eggs are completely set, but not overcooked.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 3 main-course or 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 pounds potatoes, 3 or 4 medium
1 medium onion
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 extra-large or jumbo eggs

Steps:

  • Peel and thinly slice potatoes and onions; it's easiest if you use a mandoline. Meanwhile, heat oil in an 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. After 3 or 4 minutes, drop in a potato slice. When tiny bubbles appear around its edges, add potatoes, onions, a good pinch of salt and a liberal sprinkling of pepper. Gently turn mixture in oil with a wooden spoon, and adjust heat so oil bubbles lazily.
  • Cook, turning potatoes gently every few minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a small knife. Adjust the heat so they do not brown. If potatoes begin to break, they are overdone; stop cooking immediately. As potatoes cook, beat eggs with some salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander, reserving oil. Wipe out skillet, and heat over a medium flame for a minute. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Gently mix warm potatoes with eggs, and add to skillet. As soon as edges firm up, after a minute or so, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Insert a rubber spatula all around edges of tortilla to make sure it will slide from pan. The top will still be runny. Carefully slide out onto a plate. Cover with another plate, and holding plates tightly, invert them. Add another tablespoon oil to skillet, and use the spatula to coax tortilla back in. Cook 5 minutes, then slide from skillet onto a clean plate. Serve warm (not hot), or at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 980, UnsaturatedFat 67 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 988 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POTATO, PEA AND BACON TORTILLA



Potato, Pea and Bacon Tortilla image

A quick and easy egg based recipe from May 09 Recipes+. For a change you can omit the bacon and add 185gm can of flaked tuna.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
250 g potatoes, cut into 2cm pieces
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup tasty cheese, grated
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in an 18cm heavy based frying pan over a moderate heat. Cook and stir poatato for 2 minutes. Add bacon, cook nad stir for 3 - 4 minutes more or until the potato is golden brown. Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Reduce heat.
  • Meanwhile, preheat an oven grill.to high. Whisk eggs, cream and cheese in a medium jug.
  • Add peas, onion and thyme to potato mixture. Stir to distribute evenly. Season with salt. Pour egg mixture over the potato mixture. Cook without stiring for about 7 - 8 minutes or until slightly firm around the edges.
  • Place pan under grill. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the top is golden and set. Turn out onto a plate. Cut into wedges and serve with a salad.

TORTILLA ESPANOLA (SPANISH TORTILLA)



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Unlike most omelets, a Spanish tortilla is served at room temperature. It is the classic tapa, prepared all over Spain.

Provided by sjmoraes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup olive oil
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced into rings
6 eggs
1 roasted red pepper, drained and cut into strips
3 ounces Spanish serrano ham, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of the potato slices, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. When done, remove potatoes to a large bowl, leaving oil in the skillet. Cook the remaining potatoes in the oil until tender, then add to the bowl, leaving oil in the skillet. Gently toss potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion rings, and gently cook until soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Spoon onions onto a plate, and allow to cool while the potatoes finish cooking.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in cooled onions, roasted peppers, and serrano ham. Gently fold in cooked potatoes.
  • Heat the skillet with the reserved oil over low heat. Pour in the egg mixture, and gently cook until the sides have started to set and the bottom has turned golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Loosen the tortilla with a spatula if needed, then carefully slide onto a large plate. Turn the skillet upside down and place onto the uncooked side of the tortilla. Turn the skillet right-side-up, and remove the plate. Return the skillet to the stove, and continue cooking until the tortilla has set in the center, about 4 minutes.
  • Slide the tortilla onto a serving plate and allow to cool to room temperature. Cut into six wedges and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 198.5 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 449.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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