This Spanish tortilla recipe is the heart of Spanish food: simple, filling, and made with everyday ingredients. With potatoes, onions, and eggs, you can create a wholesome meal on a budget. And the best part? You can meal prep the potatoes ahead of time, so this tortilla comes together in minutes on a busy weeknight.

Emma remembered how Frida once said, “A real meal doesn’t need many things – just patience and love.”

Spanish Tortilla Recipe

This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic of Spanish food, made with simple potatoes, onions, and eggs for a budget-friendly meal. Perfect warm or cold, it’s healthy, filling, and easy enough for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Meal Prep Time (potatoes in advance) 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Cuisine: Homestead

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 500 g potatoes, boiled & sliced
• 1 large onion
• 7 egg
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Method

 

1. Boil and slice the potatoes: Cook the whole, peeled potatoes in salted water for 30–40 minutes until tender. Drain, let them cool completely, then cut into thin slices. (Meal prep tip: store cooled sliced potatoes in glass containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.)
   
2. Sauté the onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the onions until soft. Add the pre-cooked potato slices and sauté briefly.
3. Mix with eggs: Beat the eggs with salt & pepper in a bowl, then gently stir in the potato-onion mixture.
   
4. Cook the tortilla: Return everything to the skillet. Cook on low until set, then flip with a plate, slide back into the pan, and finish until golden.

Notes

For a balanced and satisfying plate, serve your Spanish tortilla with a light seasonal side. A crisp garden salad, fresh tomatoes with olive oil, or even some fluffy quinoa are great choices – they’re healthy, budget-friendly, and keep the dish light. If you prefer something more filling, whole-grain bread makes a perfect companion.

“Dinner is never just food – it carries the warmth of a shared table.” – Frida, HealingHarvestLog.com

Storage: Store leftover tortilla in airtight glass containers – I like this 5-piece set on Amazon. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days and tastes great cold as well.

Make ahead: Boil the potatoes the day before and store them sliced in glass containers in the fridge. This makes the tortilla come together in just 15 minutes on busy evenings.

Flavor tip: se a mild, high-quality extra virgin olive oil that’s suitable for light frying, like this Spanish olive oil on Amazon, which keeps its flavor even when gently heated. A drizzle of good olive oil before serving brings out the richness of this traditional Spanish food. Pair with a crisp salad for perfect balance.

Helpful tools: A coated non-stick skillet on Amazon allows for easy flipping of this thick Spanish tortilla recipe without sticking — and makes it simple to get that golden finish with minimal fuss.

Note: These are personal recommendations. If you purchase through the Amazon links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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Why This Spanish Tortilla Recipe Works

This Spanish tortilla recipe is more than just a quick meal – it’s proof that authentic Spanish food can be simple, budget-friendly, and deeply satisfying. By meal-prepping the potatoes ahead of time, you cut the cooking process down to minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With just eggs, potatoes, and onions, this tortilla delivers rich flavor, hearty texture, and the flexibility to serve warm or cold. Whether you enjoy it as dinner, pack it for lunch, or slice it up for a party appetizer, this recipe works every time because it’s easy, affordable, and always delicious.

Perfect Salad Side for Spanish Tortilla

A light salad is the ideal partner for this Spanish tortilla recipe. The rich potatoes and eggs pair beautifully with something crisp and refreshing. Think of a simple garden salad with lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes, or a Mediterranean touch with olives and arugula. Adding a salad not only balances the flavors but also turns this classic Spanish food into a complete meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.

More Rustic Recipes from My Garden & Homestead Kitchen

If you enjoyed this Spanish tortilla recipe, you might also love exploring another seasonal treasure from my kitchen and garden: my High Protein Vegetarian Stuffed Squash. Just like the tortilla, it’s budget-friendly, nourishing, and rooted in simple ingredients that bring comfort and flavor to the table. Take a moment to browse, be inspired, and let the garden guide your next meal.