Quick Fix: Spanish-style omelet a tasty vegetarian dinner
This is a quick and easy take on a traditional Spanish omelet (also called tortilla). It’s a traditional dish from Spain made with eggs and potatoes. I added cheese, tomatoes, scallions and smoked paprika to make a tasty vegetarian dinner. It can be served hot or at room temperature, making the omelet perfect for a do-ahead meal.
Helpful Hints:
» Any type of hard cheese can be used.
» Red or yellow potatoes can be used instead of Yukon Gold.
Countdown:
» Preheat the broiler.
» Prepare ingredients.
» Microwave the potatoes.
» Make omelet.
Shopping List:
To buy: 3/4 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, 1/4 pound manchego cheese, 1 bunch scallions, 1 bottle smoked paprika, 1 medium tomato and 1 bunch chives (optional garnish).
Staples: olive oil, eggs. salt and black peppercorns.
SPANISH-STYLE OMELET
Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer
3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 1/2 cups cubed) 2 whole eggs
4 egg whites
1/4 pound grated manchego 1 cup sliced scallions
1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium tomato cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional garnish)
Preheat broiler. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch pieces with skin on. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave 5 minutes on high. Mix whole eggs, egg whites, cheese, scallions and smoked paprika together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Heat oil in a medium-size non-stick skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add the tomatoes and sauté 3 minutes. Add egg mixture, spread evenly to all edges of the skillet and making sure tomatoes are completely covered with the egg mixture. Let set 1 minute. Place the skillet under the broiler about 12 cm from the heat for five minutes.
The top should be golden and mixture set. Remove from broiler and sprinkle chives on top. Slide out of the skillet. divide in half and serve on two dinner plates.
Yield 2 servings.
Per serving: 481 calories (45 percent from fat), 24.1 g fat (12.3 g saturated,8.1 g monounsaturated), 226 cholesterol, 32.6 g protein, 35.7 g carbohydrates, 5.6 g fiber, 525 mg sodium.