Best 7 Spanish Tortilla Lighter Version Recipes

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The traditional Spanish tortilla is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of eggs, potatoes, and onions, all held together with a hint of olive oil. While it offers a delightful taste experience, it is often high in calories and fat due to its rich ingredients. However, it is possible to create a lighter version of this classic dish that retains its deliciousness without compromising on health. By using healthier alternatives and making a few adjustments, you can enjoy a guilt-free version of the Spanish tortilla that is just as flavorful and satisfying.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPANISH TORTILLA



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The Spanish tortilla has nothing in common with the Mexican variety except its shape and its name. One is just a bread. The other can be an appetizer, a snack, or even a light meal. But the Spanish tortilla has another advantage: because it is better at room temperature than it is hot, it should be made in advance, anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours. In its most basic form, the tortilla is a potato and egg open-faced omelet that derives most of its flavor from olive oil. Onions or scallions can replace the potato in part or entirely, as can cooked greens like chard. The only hard part is turning the partly formed tortilla, so do it swiftly and carefully (using a nonstick skillet makes it much easier). The worst that will happen is that a little potato and egg will be left behind when you return the cake to the skillet. If you can't bring yourself to risk the flip, just slide the pan into a 375-degree oven until the eggs are completely set, but not overcooked.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 3 main-course or 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 pounds potatoes, 3 or 4 medium
1 medium onion
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 extra-large or jumbo eggs

Steps:

  • Peel and thinly slice potatoes and onions; it's easiest if you use a mandoline. Meanwhile, heat oil in an 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. After 3 or 4 minutes, drop in a potato slice. When tiny bubbles appear around its edges, add potatoes, onions, a good pinch of salt and a liberal sprinkling of pepper. Gently turn mixture in oil with a wooden spoon, and adjust heat so oil bubbles lazily.
  • Cook, turning potatoes gently every few minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a small knife. Adjust the heat so they do not brown. If potatoes begin to break, they are overdone; stop cooking immediately. As potatoes cook, beat eggs with some salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander, reserving oil. Wipe out skillet, and heat over a medium flame for a minute. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Gently mix warm potatoes with eggs, and add to skillet. As soon as edges firm up, after a minute or so, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Insert a rubber spatula all around edges of tortilla to make sure it will slide from pan. The top will still be runny. Carefully slide out onto a plate. Cover with another plate, and holding plates tightly, invert them. Add another tablespoon oil to skillet, and use the spatula to coax tortilla back in. Cook 5 minutes, then slide from skillet onto a clean plate. Serve warm (not hot), or at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 980, UnsaturatedFat 67 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 988 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY SPANISH TORTILLA RECIPE



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Spanish tortilla or tortilla española is basically a Spanish omelette with potatoes and eggs cooked gently in olive oil. This dish is traditionally served at room temperature or cold as a tapa, but it is great for any meal of the day. Leftovers will last in the fridge for a good 3 days!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 medium eggs
Salt
1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika, (optional )
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lb russet potatoes ((or 2 to 3 russet potatoes), peeled, halved and sliced cross-wise)
1 large yellow onion, (peeled, halved and sliced cross-wise)
4 scallions, (trimmed, chopped (both white and green portions))

Steps:

  • In a big bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and paprika. Set aside for now.
  • Prepare a 10-inch oven-proof nonstick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  • Add the potatoes, onions, and scallions to the oil (at first, they won't all seem to fit, but with a little stirring, they'll compress as they cook). Lower the heat immediately to medium-low and watch to control the heat and make sure it continues to gently bubble. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender.
  • Use a heat-safe strainer over a heat-safe bowl to drain the olive oil (reserve the oil aside for now).
  • Season the potatoes well with kosher salt and add them to the egg mixture in the bowl.
  • Turn the oven broiler on.
  • In the skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the reserved olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the egg and potato mixture, and gently press to even out the top. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until you see the edges of the omelette begin to set and firm up then put the pan under the broiler to finish cooking. Broil for about 5 minutes, watching carefully until the eggs are cooked through and the top of the omelette browns slighlty (see notes if you prefer to finish cooking on stovetop).
  • Allow the tortilla a few minutes before serving.
  • To serve, invert the tortilla onto a large serving platter (you may need to loosen the edges using a spatulla). Cut into 6 slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 kcal, Sodium 112.8 mg, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPANISH TORTILLA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium potatoes, diced
2 small onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
2 tablespoons sunflower oil, plus 2 tablespoons
7 eggs
1/4 cup milk
Serving suggestion: tomato salad drizzled with olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl mix the potatoes, onions, and 1/2 teaspoon salt by hand.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the potatoes and onions on low heat and cover with a lid for 5 minutes to let them soften. Turn up the heat for another 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the stove and drain off any excess oil.
  • Meanwhile break the eggs into a medium bowl. Add the remaining salt and milk and whisk vigorously until frothy. Add the potatoes and onions to the eggs and mix until fully integrated.
  • Clean the frying pan and return to stove.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil on a high heat and pour in the mixture, moving it around in the pan to help the tortilla to rise. Fry until golden brown, stirring occasionally until it has set. Then turn down the heat to allow the inside to cook. After a few minutes turn up the heat in order to brown the tortilla.
  • When it's cooked place a large plate over the frying pan and flip the tortilla onto it. Return to the pan and fry the other side until golden brown.

SPANISH TORTILLA



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Make a classic Spanish omelette filled with pan-fried potatoes and onion. It makes a delicious light vegetarian meal or an easy tapas dish

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large white onion, sliced
4 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
400g waxy potatoes, peeled, quartered and finely sliced
6 garlic cloves
8 eggs, beaten
handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve
1 baguette, sliced
4 vine tomatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
drizzle of olive oil

Steps:

  • Put a large non-stick frying pan on a low heat. Cook the onion slowly in the oil and butter until soft but not brown - this should take about 15 mins. Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes (if using) by scoring the skins with a cross, putting them in a bowl and pouring over just-boiled water. Drain the water after 2-3 mins and the skins will peel away easily. You can then coarsely grate them.
  • Add the potatoes to the pan, then cover and cook for a further 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally to make sure they fry evenly. When the potatoes are soft and the onion is shiny, crush 2 garlic cloves and stir in, followed by the beaten eggs.
  • Put the lid back on the pan and leave the tortilla to cook gently. After 20 mins, the edges and base should be golden, the top set but the middle still a little wobbly. To turn it over, slide it onto a plate and put another plate on top, turn the whole thing over and slide it back into the pan to finish cooking.
  • Once cooked, transfer to a plate and serve the tortilla warm or cold, scattered with the chopped parsley. To accompany the tortilla, take slices of warmed baguette, stab all over with a fork and rub with the remaining garlic, pile on the grated tomatoes and season with sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

SPANISH TORTILLA (LIGHTER VERSION)



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Love the potatoey goodness of a Spanish tortilla, but spooked by the full CUP of olive oil in most recipes? By using cooked potatoes, you can use just a quarter of the fat of the traditional recipe while staying close to the authentic form. Muy deliciosa!

Provided by elastigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 1 tortilla, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed but still intact
1 large yellow onion, halved and then sliced
4 medium russet potatoes (cooked, peeled, and diced)
6 large eggs, beaten
black pepper
kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry the two cloves of garlic in oil until the oil is nice and fragrant (about 3 minutes). Remove garlic from oil and discard the garlic.
  • Add onion to the skillet. Season with a little salt and pepper. Cook onion about 5 minutes, or until translucent and soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Add diced, cooked potatoes to skillet. (This is an ideal use for leftover potatoes, if you have them, or you can boil some taters up just for this occasion.)
  • Stir to combine potatoes and onion, and then let cook 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent browning. At some point in the cooking process, you will want to help yourself to little potato to test your seasonings, and then add more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour beaten eggs over potato mixture. Shake the pan to distribute the eggs nice and evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 6 minutes on one side, or until the sides of the tortilla come away cleanly and are a little brown. NOTE: if you like yours really brown and slightly more authentic, cook it on medium.
  • And now, the flip! Invert a plate on top of the skillet and carefully turn your tortilla out. Then VERY CAREFULLY slide the tortilla back into the pan uncooked side down and cook for another 6 minutes.
  • Turn out tortilla onto another plate and cut into wedges. It can be served hot or cold, and makes great leftovers.

SPANISH TORTILLA



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Great for breakfast or brunch. Combines eggs with delicious potatoes in a very short time.

Provided by Leslie Rosas

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
2 potatoes, peeled
4 slices bacon
2 slices cooked ham, diced
½ onion, thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
4 eggs
¼ teaspoon Spanish seasoning

Steps:

  • Slice edges off of potatoes so that potatoes are roughly square; thinly slice. Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and lightly fry. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon, crumble and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease and cook ham, onion and red pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Beat together eggs and Spanish seasoning. Pour eggs into skillet with vegetables. Add bacon and potatoes. Cook over medium heat, without stirring until bottom begins to brown. Turn omelet over and allow both sides to brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 213 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 557.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

EASY TORTILLA ESPAñOLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Tortilla Española Recipe by Tasty image

This classic Spanish dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or even a snack! We're keeping the base recipe under 5 ingredients, but it would also be great with vegetables and/or Spanish ham folded in.

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups olive oil, plus more as needed
1 lb russet potato, peeled and sliced into 1/8 in rounds (1mm)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
6 large eggs
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pan with high sides over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the potatoes, onion, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add more olive oil as needed to ensure everything is submerged. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 5-7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Place a metal strainer over a large heatproof bowl. Carefully strain the potatoes and onion and set aside to cool. Reserve the cooking oil.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper until foamy, 2-3 minutes. Gently fold in the cooled potato and onion mixture and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the reserved oil in a 9 or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, pour in the egg and potato mixture and spread in an even layer. Cook, tilting the pan and lifting up the edges with spatula to let the uncooked egg run underneath, until the edges are pale yellow and lacy, 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and place a large heatproof plate over the skillet. Working quickly, invert the pan to flip the tortilla onto the plate.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil, then slide the tortilla back into the pan with the uncooked side facing down. Use spatula to tuck in the sides of the tortilla. Cook until the bottom of the tortilla is browned and the center is cooked through, 2-3 minutes.
  • Slide the tortilla onto the plate and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 76 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using fresh vegetables, good quality olive oil, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a bit of bite to them.
  • Make sure the pan is hot before adding the egg mixture. This will help to prevent the tortilla from sticking.
  • Cook the tortilla over medium heat. This will help to prevent the outside from burning before the inside is cooked through.
  • Flip the tortilla carefully. Use a spatula to gently loosen the edges of the tortilla before trying to flip it. This is easiest to do with a pan larger than the diameter of your tortilla.
  • Serve the tortilla warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Spanish tortilla is a versatile and delicious dish that is a favorite in Spain and around the world. This lighter version of the traditional recipe uses less oil and butter, making it a healthier option. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great option for any home cook. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, this Spanish tortilla is sure to be a hit.

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