Colorful and packed with flavors , this thick, flat omelette, called a tortilla in Spanish, tastes good served at any temperature. The classic recipe contains only potatoes, onions and eggs, but this version has extra vegetables and ham added. Serve with a leafy green salad.Ingredients:
- 400 g potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 5 mm slices
- 150 g frozen peas, fresh
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 6 large eggs
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 200 g lean cooked ham, about 5 mm thick, chopped
- 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered.
Direction:
- Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the potatoes and peas and return to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until the potatoes are just beginning to soften. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a 25 cm frying pan with a flameproof handle. When the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium, add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for a further 2–3 minutes until the onion is soft, but not brown.
- Add the potatoes and peas to the pan and continue frying, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the pan from the heat.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the parsley and a little black pepper, then stir in the ham, the potato, onion and pea mixture and the tomatoes.
- Place the frying pan back over a medium heat, add the remaining oil and swirl it around. When the oil is hot, pour in the egg mixture, spreading it out evenly. Cook the omelette for 5–7 minutes on a low heat, shaking the pan frequently, until the base is set.
- Use a spatula to loosen and lift the edges of the omelette, allowing the uncooked egg mixture to run underneath. Serve cut into wedges.
