Spanish Tortilla
Total Time: 45 minutesYield: 2 Servings
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
3 tablespoons Olive Oil1⁄2 whole Onion (thinly sliced)
1⁄2 whole Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
8 ounces Potatoes (peeled, cut into 1/2 inch slices)
4 whole Eggs
1 tablespoon Parsley (finely chopped)
dash Salt
dash Ground Black Pepper
Directions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small frying pan 8-inches in diameter. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes.
- Add the pepper and potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and gently cook over a low heat for about 15–20 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the potatoes are cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and wipe the pan clean.
- In a bowl beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Pour the eggs into the bowl with the cooked mixture.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Carefully pour in the egg mixture and sprinkle with parsley. Cook on a medium heat until the sides and top have just set and the base is lightly golden-brown. When the middle is set, carefully slide onto a plate.
- Put the pan on top of the omelet and flip over to cook the other side for 3–4 minutes, or until golden-brown all over and just cooked through. Slide onto a plate to serve.