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Authentic Spanish tortilla recipe cooked in a non-stick skillet – traditional Spanish food with potatoes and eggs.

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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Meal Prep Time (potatoes in advance) 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cuisine Homestead
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.)
    Spanish tortilla sliced into wedges, showing golden potatoes and fluffy eggs – a Spanish food classic.
  • Sauté the onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the onions until soft. Add the pre-cooked potato slices and sauté briefly.
  • Mix with eggs: Beat the eggs with salt & pepper in a bowl, then gently stir in the potato-onion mixture.
    Spanish tortilla recipe served with a fresh salad side – healthy and budget-friendly Spanish food.
  • 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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