Easy Spanish Omelette For One (Or Two) | Tortilla de Patatas

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

onion

🥗Healthier: leeks

💰Cheaper: green onions

Leeks provide a milder flavor while green onions are more budget-friendly.

Peel 1 medium sized potato, preferably waxy like yukon gold or red.

Slice the peeled potato and onion with a mandolin to about ⅕ inch thick.

Cut the slices into quarters or halves so they cook faster.

Let the pan (10-inch) heat up before adding the oil.

Heat the oil over medium heat until it starts to shimmer.

Add potatoes and onions to the pan and toss to coat with oil.

Cook for a total of 10-15 minutes over medium heat, flipping and stirring every 3-4 minutes.

Poke the potato with a fork to check if they are ready; cook until the onion is golden brown and caramelized.

Scoop out the potatoes and onions with a strainer and reserve the oil in the pan.

Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and beat until smooth.

Add the potato and onion to the egg mixture along with ½ tsp salt and freshly ground pepper.

Stir gently to combine and cover; let sit for 15-20 minutes.

Leave about 1 Tbsp oil in the pan and heat over medium heat.

Pour the potato and egg mixture into the pan and spread it in an even layer.

Cook over medium to high heat until the eggs begin to set, about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 2-3 minutes; the top should still be runny.

Loosen the edges with a spatula to ensure it slides out easily.

Place the pan on a flat surface, then invert a plate over the pan.

Carefully flip the omelette onto the plate and slide it back into the pan, uncooked side down.

Cook over medium to high heat briefly until the bottom is slightly golden brown.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until set in the middle, about another minute or two.

Turn it over to the other side and slide onto a plate.

Serve warm or at room temperature, soft and slightly moist inside, golden brown outside.

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