Continuing my love affair with Spanish food, I decided to give something I have never tried before a whirl. The humble Spanish omelette, traditionally so simple but can be jazzed up in so many ways to make it even more exciting.
This February, I was yet again lucky enough to be invited to Barcelona to work on an event. Not only did I have the greatest time, I got to eat a hell of a lot of Tapas, drink wine and enjoy my favorite city in the world! When I eat Tapas, I usually go for the not so great on the waistline holy trinity as I like to call it: Patatas Bravas, Ham Croquettes and Pan con Tomate. However on this trip, I turned to the humble omelette, and found a new friendship! I've tried to make it in the past, but to be honest never ever worked out. Now however, after some research - and some experimenting - I am pleased to reveal my very first Spanish Omelette, that actually resembles the real thing!
It does take a little while to prepare but its worth every little bit of time!
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking time: 45 Minutes
Serves 4
This February, I was yet again lucky enough to be invited to Barcelona to work on an event. Not only did I have the greatest time, I got to eat a hell of a lot of Tapas, drink wine and enjoy my favorite city in the world! When I eat Tapas, I usually go for the not so great on the waistline holy trinity as I like to call it: Patatas Bravas, Ham Croquettes and Pan con Tomate. However on this trip, I turned to the humble omelette, and found a new friendship! I've tried to make it in the past, but to be honest never ever worked out. Now however, after some research - and some experimenting - I am pleased to reveal my very first Spanish Omelette, that actually resembles the real thing!
It does take a little while to prepare but its worth every little bit of time!
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking time: 45 Minutes
Serves 4
You Will Need:
300g Potatoes ( I used New Potatoes)
6 Eggs
2 Tsp Olive Oil
1/2 Onion Sliced or 2 Shallots
1/2 Tsp Paprika (my little twist)
100ml Water (optional)
Frylight/Calorie Controlled Oil Spray
Salt & Pepper for Seasoning
Method:
Clean and peel the potatoes - I left the skin on for some texture!. Cut into medium sized slices
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan on a low heat, add the onions, potatoes and paprika and let them cook down slowly until soft for about 30 minutes. I added a little water at the 10/15 minute mark to soften the potatoes a little better. You can skip this step and go ahead and par boil the potatoes if you like
Beat the eggs in a mixing jug, pour in the softened onions and potatoes and season with S&P.
Spray the pan with some oil, and return the mixture to the pan making sure it lies flat, use a spatula to do this - you don't want anything sticking up!
Cook until almost set. Put a plate on top of the pan and flip over being careful as the top won't have set properly slide the uncooked side back into the pan and cook for another 5/10 minutes
Remove from the pan, cool slightly and serve
Delicious hot or cold! Lunch or dinner - and makes a scrummy snack.
You could also have it in a petit pain with a bit of lettuce like they do in Spain!
300g Potatoes ( I used New Potatoes)
6 Eggs
2 Tsp Olive Oil
1/2 Onion Sliced or 2 Shallots
1/2 Tsp Paprika (my little twist)
100ml Water (optional)
Frylight/Calorie Controlled Oil Spray
Salt & Pepper for Seasoning
Method:
Clean and peel the potatoes - I left the skin on for some texture!. Cut into medium sized slices
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan on a low heat, add the onions, potatoes and paprika and let them cook down slowly until soft for about 30 minutes. I added a little water at the 10/15 minute mark to soften the potatoes a little better. You can skip this step and go ahead and par boil the potatoes if you like
Beat the eggs in a mixing jug, pour in the softened onions and potatoes and season with S&P.
Spray the pan with some oil, and return the mixture to the pan making sure it lies flat, use a spatula to do this - you don't want anything sticking up!
Cook until almost set. Put a plate on top of the pan and flip over being careful as the top won't have set properly slide the uncooked side back into the pan and cook for another 5/10 minutes
Remove from the pan, cool slightly and serve
Delicious hot or cold! Lunch or dinner - and makes a scrummy snack.
You could also have it in a petit pain with a bit of lettuce like they do in Spain!
Approx Calories Per Portion
173
173
Weight Watchers Values
5 PP Per Portion
Filling & Healthy Value
Free (If using daily oil allowance)
Simple Start Value
Free (If using daily oil allowance)
5 PP Per Portion
Filling & Healthy Value
Free (If using daily oil allowance)
Simple Start Value
Free (If using daily oil allowance)
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