This Spanish-style egg and potato omelet may not be fancy, but it’s certainly a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy. Crispy fried potatoes and onions are cooked with eggs, then garnished with tomatoes and green onions for color and flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ pound potatoes, thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 medium tomatoes – peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add potatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 14 minutes. Add onions; cook and stir until soft and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk eggs in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour eggs into the skillet and stir gently to combine with potatoes and onion. Reduce the heat to low and cook until eggs begin to brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Loosen omelet with a spatula. Invert a large plate over the pan, and carefully flip omelet out onto the plate. Slide omelet, uncooked-side down, back into the pan. Cook until eggs are set, 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 4
Serve warm, garnished with tomato and green onion.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 252 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
Cholesterol124mg | 41% |
Sodium54mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 50% |
Calcium35mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium293mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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- by: DREGINEK
- 21 years ago
This was a great way to wake up on a BEAUTIFUL Sat morning (esspecially after a rough night before)! I diced the potatoes and cooked them in the microwave for about 5 min B4 cooking them in the pan to speed up the cooking proces and diced the onions instead of slicing. I also added half a green bell pepper (chopped). Besides adding S&P to the eggs, I also added 1/4c milk so that they would still be fluffy. Not going to lie to you: it was tricky getting the eggs to transfer to the plate and then inverting them uncooked side down again back into the pan BUT the end result was very tasty. Finally, I didn’t use the tomatoes but just the green onions and cheese. With a side of sausage, these made for a great breakfast.
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- by: DREGINEK
- 21 years ago
This was a great way to wake up on a BEAUTIFUL Sat morning (esspecially after a rough night before)! I diced the potatoes and cooked them in the microwave for about 5 min B4 cooking them in the pan to speed up the cooking proces and diced the onions instead of slicing. I also added half a green bell pepper (chopped). Besides adding S&P to the eggs, I also added 1/4c milk so that they would still be fluffy. Not going to lie to you: it was tricky getting the eggs to transfer to the plate and then inverting them uncooked side down again back into the pan BUT the end result was very tasty. Finally, I didn’t use the tomatoes but just the green onions and cheese. With a side of sausage, these made for a great breakfast.
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- by: JOSIE
- 20 years ago
I made this for my grandparent’s breakfast and they were very pleased. I used left-over potatoes from the night before, so I skipped having to cook them and also added some left-over pork and ham. I used 5 eggs and had to use a white onion since I was out of green. I also threw in a handful of fresh cilantro which gave it a wonderful flavor. Thanks
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- by: MJLAM
- 19 years ago
I thought this recipe was great. I even made it the night before for breakfast because my husband gets up early. It was definitely better when it was hot. I made some adjustments based on what other reviews stated. I personally didn’t use as much olive oil because it started to splatter all over. I cubed the potatoes and cooked them in the microwave with a little bit of water. I diced the onion and added red pepper when I added the onion. I used 6 eggs instead of 4. And I skipped the tomatoes and the green onions. This recipe is actually really easy and really good. Be sure to use enough salt and pepper to flavor it. Thanks!
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 19 years ago
Very good omelet! I cut the recipe in half because 4 eggs makes more than one person can eat. I used a diced red potato, and I also added some mushrooms and lots of cheese. I didn’t have fresh onions on hand, so I used chopped onion from the spice rack. I will make these often.
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- by: KEZ
- 18 years ago
I added some green pepper in with the onion. I wasn’t even going to attempt turning it over as I’m very accident prone. So I did what I always do with omelettes,once the egg mixture had set I put it under the broiler on medium heat until golden brown. I ended up with fluffy omelettes we all enjoyed. Thanks
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- by: Jenwindy
- 18 years ago
Great breakfast start. I topped with sliced black olives, green and red bell peppers to add a variety of color. I skipped the part about inverting the omelette into a second pan. Instead I simply folded the omelette in half down the middle to form a half-moon or crepe-like shape. Would make it again!
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- by: LPHILLIPS9
- 18 years ago
…I love the potato omelet this produces..Used leftover baked potatoes and they fried up beautifully. Since they were already cooked I browned them in butter rather than evoo…whipped up the eggs with aprox 3 Tbls of water and rather than a diced tomato and gr onion garnish I topped with shredded cheddar and picante sauce..REALLY GOOD!..especially with a cold glass of fresh O.J…:)
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- by: Brenda Grace
- 17 years ago
I have got to give this five stars, because it is just amazing. A Spanish friend made this for me once and this tastes just like hers, with the adjustments I made: I leave out the tomatoes and green onions (because she said in Spain they don’t put them in), and it tastes so good without them that I can’t bear to try it WITH them! 🙂
One other tip: After I cook the potatoes and onions in oil, I put the eggs and potatoes together (combine very gently) in a bowl, and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. The cooked potatoes absorbs the egg, and it’s just SO moist.
Last thing… I find that the dish tastes best if I turn the heat off shortly before it feels right to do so. It still looks a teeny bit moist and eggy inside – but when I cook it any longer it gets much drier. Mmmmm moist!
Thanks Patty!
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- by: Sola
- 17 years ago
This was pretty tasty, although I made mine more like a scramble than an omelet. I fried up the potatoes and onions first, and then poured in the eggs and scrambled everything together. I also cooked the tomatoes instead of adding them at the end, but skipped the green onion. By scrambling it all together, I think I shaved a considerable amount of time on the cooking process. I added about a 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar, and that was really tasty. Next time, I think I’ll add green pepper.
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- by: Brandy
- 16 years ago
Tortilla Espanola, as this is called in Spain, is definitely part of the Spanish way of life. They eat very light dinners over there and when I lived there we would have this at least twice a week (served with crusty bread and a simple lettuce salad dressed with vinegar and olive oil). While I was in Seville, I was taught by a Spaniard I met there how to make this and this is pretty much what he taught me. The only thing I really do differently is to stir the potatoes often while cooking so that they don’t get browned. You really want them to be very soft and tender, not crispy. It’s also worth noting that in some regions of Spain they do not use onions (I lived for a while in Salamanca, which is about 3 hours west of Madrid, and they never used onions there). It’s good either way but I find that when made with onions it is a little more moist. I currently make it without because my boyfriend is allergic to onions. Every time I saw this served in a home, it was simply made with just potatoes, eggs, and maybe onions. I never saw anybody garnish it with tomatoes and green onion (or anything, really), although in restaurants they would often mix in other vegetables or ham so you can really add whatever you like. Another tip I use is to determine when the eggs are fully cooked, insert a butter knife into the center of the tortilla. If it comes out clean, it is done.
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- by: Argus
- 16 years ago
More patience and medium heat for the small-cubed potatoes work better for me. Added some sliced red chilli for a spicy touch (can’t help being Malaysian!).
Pan tip: After sliding omelette onto a big plate. Invert pan over the omelette and turn the whole plate/pan combo over. Then place pan back on stove. Easy! -
- by: Susan Logsdon
- 16 years ago
I grew up on this recipe and have made it for the 30+ years I’ve been cooking! My father was from Kansas, and I always thought it was a US-mid-west recipe! So I’ve learned something new here (does this mean I can now say I’m experienced in Spanish cuisine?) LOL!
This recipe is great – it’s real comfort food to my family and very quick and easy to make!
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- by: Ronnielee33
- 16 years ago
Pretty good. 4 stars as I don’t think it’s as good as the original. I’ve been cooking Tortilla Papas for my family for more than eighteen years. Like others, I don’t use much more than potatoes, onions/garlic, salt and pepper, and olive oil. I, too, do not brown the potatoes. I, too, add the cooked potatoes to the bowl of beaten (well-salted) eggs along with a dollop of olive oil and allow it to sit for a half hour. This is the way traditional tortilla is made–but there are other types/fillings, too. I serve it either hot or cold, cut into wedges. One word of caution, though: if planning to serve cold, DO NOT WRAP UNTIL THE TORTILLA HAS COMPLETELY COOLED! Doing so may/will cause a chemical/steam/heat reaction in the eggs–they’ll turn green (like green eggs and ham). It will still taste good, but will look weird (my son took an entire 14″ tortilla to school for an international potluck; being impatient, he wrapped it before it cooled and discovered this the hard way).
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- by: Cheryl
- 16 years ago
I don’t know much about spanish cuisine but this omelet made for a delicious sunday morning breakfast. Unlike most,I added the tomato and green onion garnish and i’m glad i did. I also added garlic and cheddar cheese. I did follow the advise of the reviewer who put it under the broiler to cook the top, as i didn’t want to attempt to flip it. With my luck i would have had to eat it off the kitchen floor!
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- by: JESSI1832
- 16 years ago
Try it the traditional way: olive oil, potatoes, eggs, salt & pepper only. Let the potatoes get soft, but not brown & crispy. In Spain, many people choose to eat this tortilla espanola con mayonesa (with mayonnaise for dipping). If you are afraid of inverting the omelet then try using an oven-proof pan and once the bottom is set transfer it to the oven at 350 degrees until it’s set. Works like a charm.
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- by: MAMMABEAR98034
- 15 years ago
I hate to rate this low, but this was a VERY plain omelet. I was not impressed at all. The only thing I tasted was potato, even with quite a bit of salt and pepper. I followed the recipe to a T. Yes, it is very easy to make, so I gave it 1 star. My father liked it, so it got another star. It just lacked flavor in my book. But, maybe, having never been to Spain, bland is how it was supposed to be? Thank you for sharing. I am sorry to rate it so low.
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- by: Raquel
- 15 years ago
I was a bit skeptical with this recipe because it seems plain and too easy. Decided to give this a try though to use up potatoes and they came out very good. Omitted the spring onion and tomatoes since that’s how they serve them in Spain. This definitely brought as back and is good served hot or cold. Thanks!
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- by: Maggie
- 15 years ago
I would suggest that you sautee the onions first until brown and then add the potatoes. This way the oil gets all the flavor from the onions which then transfers to the potatoes. As far as garnish, we really (I am from Spain) don’t garnish it with anything but hey it doesn’t hurt either. We eat it with bread which is very similar to french baguette. This is the typical “Pincho de tortilla” that you can get at every bar. The only thing I was surprised with was the picture, because it looks scrambled and it is suppose to look like a pie (more or less). It is not that hard to turn it. Make sure you put enough oil in the non-stick pan, put a plate bigger that the pan on top of the pan and if you are afraid it may slip put a piece of paper towel on two sides of the pan (in between the pan and the dish) and then flip it with a quick move. That’s a trick my mom showed me when I first started cooking.
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- by: Gapch1026
- 15 years ago
I really love the combination of potatoes, onions, and egg for a quick meal. I’ve made and eaten this many times; my German grandmother frequently made it with leftover baked potatoes. I like to garnish this with fresh cilantro, parsley, and chives and I think it’s wonderful as a “tortilla” or as a scramble.
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- by: Mollykathrynlewis
- 15 years ago
Excellent recipe for a Spanish tortilla!! Just like the tortillas my se?ora made for me while I was studying abroad in Sevilla. (The name should include the word “tortilla,” so the recipe will pop up when someone searches for “tortilla.” It didn’t pop up when I was looking for a tortilla recipe, so it took me a while to find it.) Also, the main picture does not make it look like a tortilla at all, so the picture should probably be changed to give people a better idea of what it’s supposed to look like.
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- by: Christine Shiu
- 15 years ago
Surprisingly good and so easy! We will occasionally have “breakfast” for dinner and it’s hearty enough as a main dish, although you might want to make extra if there are more than 2 people. My husband loved it and so did my 2 1/2 year old even with onions. We skipped the tomato and green onion garnish and it was tasty on its own. Served it with bread and a side of veggies.
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- by: Ladybuggs5224
- 15 years ago
DH wanted omlets for dinner so I decided to give this one a try. I didn’t add the tomato and garnished with a bit of green onion and they were soooo good!!! It is a bit tricky to turn it out of the pan and back in but I used a pizza pan and it wasnt that bad and only made a slight mess, lol. I will be using this one again since we enjoyed it so much. Simple and tasty!!
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- by: Tiina Dygert Hazelett
- 15 years ago
I was looking for directions on how to make a Spanish Omelet, and this one fit the bill. My visiting Basque (Spain) student made one for us, and I couldn’t recall exactly how she did it. This recipe refreshed my memory. This was good, but only 4 stars bc not as fantastic as the one I had before. I think she used fewer potatoes and more eggs. She cut them up into cubes and cooked them with a little water in the microwave first to speed things up. I did that too, and did not make them crispy as the recipe states. I also used more eggs…I ended up using 7 eggs for 2 adults and 3 kids and we ate it all. I did not use the tomato or green onions. It was good and we enjoyed it. I’ll just use less potatoes next time. I think this is an authentic recipe…it’s just up to individual tastes as to how much and what kind of veggies to include. Thanks! Update: I tried this again, with 1/2 pound (2 small) potatoes sliced very thin, one LARGE onion and 7 eggs. Next time I will use maybe 10 eggs.
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- by: Missdrea
- 15 years ago
this cooking method made very simple ingredients look surprisingly impressive. i used my food processor and added chorizo. this paired nicely with a fruit salad. Update: Made this again but added leftover corn chips with the potatoes and added spinach with the eggs this time. Delicious! I love this recipe because it uses very few ingredients when you are low on groceries but yields impressive results.
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- by: Sarah Jo
- 15 years ago
Thank you for the recommend, MI$$DREA. I made this for my husband and I this morning. Only thing different I did was use butter instead of EVOO and added shredded white cheddar. I browned the heck out of my potatoes as we like them more done. Very good. We haven’t had a GOOD omelette since we got back from Vegas…..we were quiet happy with this.
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- by: Suzan
- 14 years ago
Being a Spaniard, this recipe caught my attention. Tortilla de patata is truly a simple, rustic dish and it sounds like everyone’s got the right idea. Having made this tortilla many times at home and with family in Spain-I have a couple tips to share. After cooking the sliced potatoes in olive oil, I drain them in a colander then put potatoes back into frying pan (a good non-stick works best!) After adding egg and pushing potatoes down so they’re submerged as much as possible, I cover the pan and cook on very low heat-you can actually cook the tortilla all the way through this way and only need to invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges to serve-although if you’re using a non-stick, the inversion process is a snap. I’d never had Tortilla made with anything other than potato, egg, and onion UNTIL I experimented on my own. I sauteed chorizo, put half the potatoes in the pan sauteed chorizo on top of potato, rest of potatoes on top of chorizo, then egg over all. Really good! and a very nice presentation when sliced.
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- by: Allergyfree
- 14 years ago
I was raised in Spain and this is definitely a simple and delicious recipe that is just like “home” for me. As other reviewers have mentioned, they do not use tomatoes or green onions with a potato omelet in Spain! Also, we lived in Southern Andalucia, which might be different, but we always cubed our potatoes and fried them until tender (not crispy). As other reviewers have noted, the traditional step is to then mix the eggs, onions & potatoes in a bowl together, letting them sit for a few minutes before cooking the omelet. This is an extremely simple and completely delicious recipe! All my American friends like to dip their bites of potato omelet in KETCHUP when they eat it…whatever works! 🙂
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- by: NIECIE13
- 14 years ago
This was a really quick and easy recipe, and I liked that the ingredients are things I always have on hand. I used a little less oil and onions, and seasoned the potatoes with Adobo. And I left out the tomatoes and green onions. I ended up making a 2nd batch right away because my family enjoyed the first batch so much and wanted more.
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- by: Lukej
- 14 years ago
I just made this for the second time. I cut the potatoes thinner this time around, added a little garlic witht he sliced onion, a little mozarella on the top and finished it with the chopped tomato and a little tobasco. I’m eating in my bedroom and I have no idea what the other people in the house think must be going on in here. Fantastic!
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- by: Colamedd
- 14 years ago
Yes, a good recipe, but can be made even thicker by using up to a dozen eggs, and, for variety, plantains, or “platanos”. For this much volume, two ten inch cast iron frying pans are needed because the flip should be into a hot pan so all the uncooked egg doesn’t run away. The Spanish lady who taught me this was from Andalusia, and always used plantains, preferably unsweet, and ground a considerable quantity of salt and garlilc in a tall wood mortar and pestle. With the pepper and paprika, it was, of course, delicious. The salt and garlic allowed it to remain at room temperature without spoilage for two to three days if covered.
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- by: Angela F.
- 14 years ago
I was putting this omelet together and for some reason thought the recipe called for spinach. I didn’t add a whole lot so i don’t think it altered the recipe as far as taste goes. I really loved the potatoes with the egg. The fresh spinach went nicely together too. I will definitely make this again…with the spinach! YUM!
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- by: Roz147
- 14 years ago
This is an old standby in our house, learned from a relative from Spain. It had been a while since I’d made it, and seeing this reminded me. Thanks for the reminder, I made it today for lunch. A hit as always. The one thing I do differently is skip the onions, as my husband loathes them. I made such a big tortilla today, that I finished it off under the broiler rather than flipping it. Good with salsa or ketchup, if you like those condiments.
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- by: Charlie B
- 14 years ago
As others did, I omitted the tomatoes and green onions, although I’m sure it’s probably good as well. Used a mandolin to get really thin evenly sliced potatoes. The plate transfer method seemed intimidating to me, so I cooked until about 2/3 set, loosened with spatula and did a pan flip with success. Very tasty with salsa on the side.
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- by: Sabina
- 14 years ago
Loved this! I served this for brunch today with a side of salsa and it was so easy. I boiled the potatoes in the micowave in a bowl of water so that the potateos wouldn’t need to soak up as much oil to cook. I followed the recipe except I used half the oil. Next time I would leave out the tomatoes and green onions on top. Yum!
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- by: Christina Marie
- 14 years ago
yummmm! my italian grandmother used to make me this as a kid….it brought back such good, cozy,memories.I really think the tip about mixing the cooked potatoes with the beaten eggs then pouring it all back into the fry pan , was a great help with it setting up evenly.
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- by: Basg101
- 14 years ago
YUM!!! I served this for lunch and it was a big hit. I cut the oil to 3 T. (no more is needed) and to ensure the potatoes would be soft I nuked them in the microwave for three minutes on 80% power. Like other reviewers, I omitted the tomato and green onion. This was very filling and really delicious.
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- by: Neta05
- 13 years ago
Im from Europe and I’m moving to Spain for the food I absolutely loved it and so did my boyfriend after I had to show him this receipe because he thought I ordered it from somewhere, that made me extremely happy. However it did not take me an hour to cook top 30 min. Thank you!!!!!
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- by: Pookitypoo
- 13 years ago
We thought this was pretty good. Its a keeper! I didnt use as much olive oil as the recipe stated, probably used 6T. I put the tomatoes and green onions on the omelette before it was completely cooked. Instead of flipping I covered and cooked on low til it was done. Oh, and I threw on some shredded cheddar. Thanks for sharing!
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- by: MN Girl
- 13 years ago
This looked and tasted wonderful. I cut down the oil by half and it still cooked well. Also, i’m not a fan of cold food on my hot food, so I put the tomatoe and green onion on top of the omelets when they were in the pan still right at the end and covered with a sprinkle of reduced fat cheddar which helped to hold them to the omelet. I removed as soon as the cheese had melted.
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- by: Imsomr
- 13 years ago
This is 5 stars after a few modifications. I am not sure how this dish feeds six since my normal sized husband and I shared this and finished it. I also wish it would have specified how long to cook this on low. It took so long that I finally kicked the heat up to medium. Can anyone let us know cook times? Please be careful with over plate flipping because I ended up having my omelet crash back into the pan and break up. I also think you only need 3/4 of a large onion and 1 large tomato. 3 TBS of oil is the perfect amount. To “Americanize” this dish I heated the potatoes for 3 mins on 80% power before cooking as someone else suggested (they were perfect), I warmed up the tomatoes for 20 seconds, and covered the omelet with cheddar cheese shreds before garnish. I couldn’t imagine eating an omelet without cheese. I will make this again, it tasted so gourmet!!
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- by: Holiday Baker
- 13 years ago
I thought this tasted really good. I did find it hard to use a full 1/2 cup of olive oil, but wanted to follow the recipe exactly the first time. It was actually quite quick to make and very filling. I sliced the potatoes on my cheese grater and it made thin slices quickly. The potatoes and onions browned up pretty fast. I would like to try to make this again using half the amount of oil and see the results, as it was a tad greasy in my opinion. Plus, in reality this seems to make 2 large or 3 small servings and not 6 at all. It was nice to make something with what I had in the house that was tasty to.
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- by: Eliseo20
- 13 years ago
I love eggs….I love potatoes…and onions! SO obviously I loved this recipe haha. I didn’t modify this much except when I needed to substitute for ingredients I didn’t have at the moment. People may run into problems while trying to keep the potatoes crispy. This means managing the fire, etc. Nonetheless, such a great, simple breakfast.. This has saved me from starving when I had nothing else on hand to start my day. 🙂
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- by: Hs In So Cal
- 12 years ago
I had this dish on a recent trip to Puerto Rico and had to come home and make it. The version I had only had potatoes and a small amount of onion diced so that is what I used. I cooked the potatoes until soft, but not crispy. Next time I will take the advice of another reviewer and drain the potatoes after cooking them to remove most of the olive oil. I will make it again with that change.
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- by: Turtlesmith
- 12 years ago
Absolutely Awesome!!!
Thanks, Patty5! I did add a little more potato, used a cup of egg beaters and 2 real eggs, and only about half of the olive oil. My only change for next time is to use the same (large) frying pan to cook everything in, and then transfer it to a smaller one before I add the egg mixture…my pan was so big, it tended to make the eggs thin…also hard to flip, but that’s not the recipe’s fault! The tomatoes (LOVE YOU JOANIE!) and scallions put it over the top! Thanks again! Another staple in my recipe mix! -
- by: Occasional Cooker
- 12 years ago
Sometimes the best recipes are the easiest. This is one of those. Just a few ingredients with a lot of taste. Eggs, potatoes and onions with a little salt and pepper. I didn’t have any tomatoes so I put some salsa on top. Very tasty and very easy. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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- by: Momoishi
- 11 years ago
This was such an easy and yummy recipe.
I made it for a spanish project, and it came out delicious!
Definitely buy some parsley or green onions for garnish though, as without it, the dish looks yellow (and sad).
Also, if you are reheating the dish for leftovers, re-cook it on the stove rather than the microwave. It just tastes better.
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