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Tortilla
Servings = 4 | Serving size =1/4 pie
This recipe can be multiplied by 2,3.
This recipe can be multiplied by 2 but requires a larger skillet. This recipe keeps well for about 24 - 48 hours. Good both cold and hot.
| 3 quarts | water |
| 3/4 lb | red potatoes |
| 8 large | egg whites |
| 2 large | egg yolks |
| 1 Tbsp | curly or flat leaf parsley |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 2 tsp | fresh oregano |
| 1/8 tsp | red pepper flakes |
| 1/2 tsp | jalapeno |
| fresh ground black pepper | |
| 2 tsp | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 medium | white onion |
Place the water in medium stock pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook the potatoes until slightly tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and let the potatoes cool slightly. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Whisk together the egg whites, egg yolks, parsley, salt, oregano, red pepper flakes and minced jalapeño. Add fresh ground pepper to taste and then add the potatoes. Fold together gently until well blended.
Heat the olive oil in a 10 inch non-stick skillet over high heat and add the onions. Cook, stirring continuously, until soft and golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium and add the eggs/potato mixture.
Cook a two minutes on the stove and then transfer to the oven and cook for about twenty minutes (until the center is set).
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4 pie | Servings 4
Calories 153 | Calories from Fat 43
Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)
Total Fat 5g (7%) | Saturated Fat 1g (6%)
Monounsaturated Fat 3g | Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 105 mg (35 %) | Sodium 266 mg (11 %)
Total Carbohydrates 17g (6%) | Sugars 3g
Dietary Fiber 2g (8%) | Protein 11g
Vitamin A 5% | Vitamin C 18 % | Calcium 4% | Iron 6%
Vitamin K 21 mcg | Potassium 551 mg | Magnesium 30 mg
"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast."
-John Gunther
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This dish is great right out of the oven but is even better the next day after it has chilled. This is the most common way that it is served in Spain and can be found all over the country in Tapas bars. Because the tortilla is made with eggs, be careful to keep it well chilled before serving.
The word tortilla comes from the latin root word torte which means cake. The flat unleavened bread (cake) that we know as a tortilla is the accompaniment for (or major ingredient of) many Mexican recipes.
The tortilla that is served in Spain is a baked omelet (cake="torta") usually made with potatoes. It is mildly spiced and often served at room temperature. The tortilla is similar to the Italian fritatta (which usually doesn't use potatoes in the recipe).
