Sweet Potato Spanish Omelet
The traditional tortilla española—or Spanish tortilla—is a simple omelet made with caramelized onions and potatoes. Here, we’ve upped the flavor quotient by using sweet potatoes and adding a medley of spices. Bonus: This version is perfectly Paleo-friendly!
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
40 minutes
INGREDIENTS
10
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 111 Onion, large
- 333 Sweet Potato, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 888 Eggs
- 3/4 tsp3/4 tsp3/4 tsp Sea Salt
- Ground Fresh Black Peppercorns
- 3/4 tsp3/4 tsp3/4 tsp Nutmeg, freshly grated
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp fresh Thyme, scant
- Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, to garnish
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a cast iron or oven-proof skillet set over medium-high heat, heat oil, and add in onions to caramelize, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Turn down heat to low and cook onions until they begin to turn golden. Add in sweet potatoes and stir to coat in oil and onion mixture.
- Cover with lid and cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside. Keep skillet over hot flame.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, parsley, and thyme. Pour over sweet potatoes and stir to incorporate.
- Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to skillet and pour in sweet potato-egg mixture. Let cook over medium heat until the edges seem to firm up, about 5 minutes, then transfer to oven to cook.
- Tortilla is ready when all the egg has set, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before flipping tortilla over onto a plate and slicing to serve. Top with Maldon salt.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Entrées Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Paleo Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 116 |
| Fat: | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 16 g |
| Protein: | 2 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 243 mg |
| Fiber: | 3 g |
| Sugars: | 5 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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