Spanish-Style Tortilla with a Twist

Inspired by Ubi Simpson's years living in Spain, this Spanish-style omelette, known as a tortilla, can be made in a cast-iron skillet on a grill or over a campfire.

Spanish-Style Tortilla with a Twist
Photo: Thayer Gowdy
Hands On Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup finely chopped small onion

  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 4 small potatoes, sliced 1/8-inch thick (2 1/2 cups)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 eggs, beaten

  • 4 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, chopped

  • 1 avocado, cut into wedges

  • Lemon zest

  • Hot sauce and/or fresh salsa

Directions

  1. Add 2 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil to a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Place skillet on grill rack over medium. Once oil is shimmering, add onion and garlic; layer potatoes in skillet and cover grill. Turn potatoes every 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides, about 15 minutes total. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper.

  2. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes more, turning occasionally to prevent burning. Add eggs and cheese. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until eggs have fluffed, lifting eggs and tilting skillet once to allow uncooked eggs to run underneath. Remove skillet from grill and cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Loosen sides of tortilla. Carefully invert tortilla onto a plate. Top with avocado and lemon zest. Serve with hot sauce and/or fresh salsa.* Serves 4.

Oven Method:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 2 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil in a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium 5 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and potatoes as directed. Cook 15 minutes, turning potatoes occasionally. Reduce to medium-low; cook 5 minutes more. Season as directed. Add eggs and cheese. Bake 8 minutes, lifting and tilting skillet once to allow uncooked eggs to run underneath. Remove skillet from oven and cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Invert and serve as directed.

Tips

Ubi likes to finish his tortilla with Padrón peppers. In a cast-iron skillet on grill rack over medium-high, sauté peppers in hot oil until charred, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

441 Calories
30g Fat
24g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 441
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 307mg 102%
Sodium 604mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 11.8mg 59%
Calcium 272mg 21%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Potassium 730mg 16%
Folate, total 89.8mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.9mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.6mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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