Date 9 December 2019
People 4
Machine Manual Mode
Preparation time 15 Minutes
Rest time 15 Minutes
Cooking time 57 Minutes
Total time 1 Hour 27 Minutes
This healthy version of a Spanish omelette is so good you won’t feel guilty for going back for second helpings! The ingredients are simple – like most good hearty food – potatoes , onions and eggs with a pinch of salt for taste and dash of olive oil.
It’s great both hot or cold, serve it with a fresh salad for a delicious light lunch.
This low-fat version is made by steaming instead of frying. Make sure to use waxy potatoes like Charlotte, Maris Peer Jersey Royals.
Try making this easy tapas favourite at home today!
Step nr: 1 - Chop vegetables Ingredient list for step nr: 1
Preparation time 10 Minutes
Total time 10 Minutes
Chop the onion in half and slice finely. Quarter the potatoes and cut into 3 mm pieces.
Step nr: 2 - Heat pan Ingredient list for step nr: 2
Preparation time 1 Minute
Total time 1 Minute
Take a large frying pan and heat the olive oil over a high heat.
Step nr: 3 - Caramelize onions Ingredient list for step nr: 3
Cooking time 5 Minutes
Total time 5 Minutes
Add the onions and the salt to the frying pan and caramelise. Stir occasionally.
Step nr: 4 - Add potatoes Ingredient list for step nr: 4
Cooking time 15 Minutes
Total time 15 Minutes
Add the potatoes to the onions and continue cooking until golden brown. Stirring occasionally.
Step nr: 5 - Remove onions and potatoes Ingredient list for step nr: 5
Preparation time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
With a slotted spoon remove the potatoes and onions from the pan.
Step nr: 6 - Add eggs Ingredient list for step nr: 6
Rest time 15 Minutes
Total time 15 Minutes
Crack the eggs into a large bowl add the potatoes and onions. Mix together and cover with a dishcloth. Leave to rest for 15 minutes.
Step nr: 7 - Boil water Ingredient list for step nr: 7
Cooking time 5 Minutes
Total time 5 Minutes
While the mixture is resting fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
Step nr: 8 - Line steamer
Cooking time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
Take the steamer basket and line it with baking parchment.
Step nr: 9 - Steam Ingredient list for step nr: 9
Cooking time 30 Minutes
Total time 30 Minutes
When the water is boiling add the mixture to the steamer basket then place it on the pan with the lid on.
Step nr: 10 - Serve
Preparation time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
Remove the steamer basket from the pan and remove the omelette from the basket.
