Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla a la Espanola) Recipe

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Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla a la Espanola)
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a 8-9 inch skillet. Add the slices of potato one at a time to avoid sticking together.
  2. Alternate layers of potatoes with layers of onions.
  3. Cook slowly over medium heat, turning the potatoes until tender, not brown.
  4. Drain potatoes in a colander, save oil.
  5. Make sure skillet is very clean for later use. In a bowl, beat eggs with a fork until slightly foamy.
  6. Salt to taste. Add the potatoes, press down to cover potatoes completely with egg. Return to skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of saved oil until smoking point. Add the mixture, spread it out. Rapidly, lower the temperature to medium-high.
  7. Shake the pan often to avoid sticking.
  8. When the bottom is brown, cover the skillet with a plate, turn skillet up-side down, remove tortilla, slide off plate with uncooked side down into skillet and cook the other side, Turn several times until cooked
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 609.72 Kcal (2553 kJ)
Calories from fat 548.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60.95g 94%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 90.79mg 4%
Potassium 235.8mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.53g 4%
Sugars 2.83g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 7%
Protein 7.54g 15%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 46.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.05 Kcal (1445 kJ)
Calories from fat 310.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.49g 94%
Cholesterol 105.26mg 62%
Sodium 51.38mg 4%
Potassium 133.45mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.96g 4%
Sugars 1.6g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 7%
Protein 4.27g 15%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 11%
Iron 0.8mg 7%
Calcium 26.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.9
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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