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breakfast tortilla

Source of Recipe

Carol Brady


Recipe Introduction

In Spain, a tortilla is a thin omelet made with potatoes, and served either warm or at room temperature. In this recipe, thin slices of potato are pressed into a pan to make a "crust" that holds the egg mixture, cheese, and tomatoes.

List of Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

1/2 pound (about 1 medium)
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons finely grated Manchego cheese
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes



Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Place potato in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool. Peel potato; thinly slice.

3. Combine 2 teaspoons chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, eggs, and egg white in a bowl; stir with a whisk until blended.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in an 8-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and potato slices; cook 30 seconds, gently turning potato to coat with oil. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Press potato mixture with a spatula into a solid layer in bottom of pan. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture; cook 1 minute. Gently stir egg and potato mixture. Press potato back down in bottom of pan; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese.

5. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil. Loosen sides of tortilla from pan; gently slide onto a serving platter. Top with tomatoes and remaining 1 teaspoon chives.

Calories:190