Tortilla de Papa | Cuban Potato Egg Omlette | Receta Cubana

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola oil is often more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites reduce cholesterol while tofu provides a plant-based alternative.

onion

🥗Healthier: leeks

💰Cheaper: scallions

Leeks add a milder flavor, while scallions are often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while frozen hash browns save prep time.

Introduce the dish and ingredients.

Cut 3 potatoes thinly and rinse them off.

Dice 1/2 onion into small pieces.

Add salt and pepper to the potatoes and onions.

Beat 5 eggs in a bowl and mix in dry parsley.

Preheat a skillet and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add the diced onions to the skillet and fry them up.

Add the sliced potatoes to the skillet and fry until soft, adding more olive oil if necessary.

Pat dry the cooked potatoes before adding them to the eggs.

Combine the hot potatoes with the beaten eggs and let sit covered for about 10 minutes.

Cook the mixture in the skillet on high for 1 minute, then lower the heat and cook for another 4 minutes.

Flip the tortilla using a plate and cook the other side for about 3 minutes.

Serve with red onions and vinegar or other toppings.

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