SAEDNEWS: One of the simplest and most delicious dishes is the Spanish omelet, which can be made in various ways. We’ve prepared recipes for several Spanish omelets for you.
Omelette is a quick, simple, yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed as breakfast, an appetizer, or even a full meal. It comes in many varieties and is prepared differently across the world. The Spanish omelette is one of the most flavorful and internationally loved types. It can be cooked with a variety of ingredients. In this section, we’ll guide you through several ways to make a Spanish omelette.
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Egg whites | 8 large |
Large eggs | 4 |
Sliced potatoes | 1½ cups |
Chopped onion | ½ cup |
Chopped bell pepper | ½ cup |
Chopped garlic | 1 clove |
Chopped olives | ¼ cup |
Fresh thyme | 1 tbsp |
Dried thyme | 1 tsp |
Grated mozzarella cheese | ½ cup |
Salt | ¼ tsp |
Black pepper | ⅛ tsp |
Olive oil | ½ tsp |
Cooking oil | As needed |
Peel the potatoes.
Boil the potatoes in enough water to cook them.
Remove the potatoes from water and let them cool.
Cut the cooled potatoes into cubes.
In a non-stick pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 8 minutes.
Add potatoes, olives, and thyme, sauté briefly, then remove from heat.
Mix in the cheese and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk egg whites with salt and pepper.
Lightly grease a small pan and add a quarter of the olive oil.
Heat the pan over medium-high heat, pour in half of the egg whites, and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the omelette.
Place one cup of the potato mixture onto half of the omelette.
Fold the omelette in half and cook each side for another minute.
Transfer to a serving plate.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
You can also make a Spanish omelette using pizza cheese.
Ingredients
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Tomatoes | 6 |
Eggs | 4 |
Milk | ½ cup |
Pizza cheese | 100 g |
Garlic | 2 cloves |
Chives & parsley | 1 medium bunch |
Salt & black pepper | To taste |
Turmeric & oil | To taste |
Instructions
Chop ham and tomatoes, set aside.
Crack eggs into a bowl, add milk, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
Melt butter in a pan over heat.
Pour two-thirds of the egg mixture into the pan and cook.
Top with chopped ham, tomatoes, and grated pizza cheese.
Flip the omelette after one side is cooked.
Pour the remaining egg mixture on top, let it cook for a few minutes.
Roll the omelette, place it on a serving plate, and slice.
Another variation is the Spanish omelette with chips.
Ingredients (amounts optional)
Eggs
Parmesan cheese
Potato chips
Red bell pepper
Zucchini
Onion
Salt & black pepper
Garlic
Fish sauce
Butter
Instructions
Chop red bell pepper, zucchini, and onion.
Crush the chips.
In a bowl, mix eggs, grated garlic, salt, black pepper, fish sauce, and Parmesan. Add chips.
Heat butter in a pan, sauté vegetables.
Add the egg-chip mixture to the pan and mix.
Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until fully cooked.
The Spanish tortilla is a type of Spanish omelette made with various ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Potatoes | 900 g |
Medium onion, chopped | 1 |
Olive oil | 3 tbsp |
Salt & pepper | To taste |
Chopped parsley | For garnish |
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Boil the potatoes with salt until soft, then cut into small cubes.
Sauté the onions in some oil.
Combine sautéed onions with potatoes in a bowl.
Beat the eggs and pour over the potato-onion mixture.
Heat oil in a large non-stick pan, pour in the mixture.
Sprinkle cheese on top and let eggs firm slightly.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until fully cooked and golden.
Serve garnished with parsley and garlic-flavored mayonnaise.
