Spanish Vegetable Tortilla
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz (350g) baking potatoes, such as russet or Burbank, peeled and cut into 3/4 in (2cm) cubes
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 9 in (23cm) nonstick frying pan
- Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the peas and boil for 5 minutes, or until just tender.
- Use a wire sieve to transfer the peas to a bowl of cold water.
- Return the pan to a boil, add the broccoli, and boil for 4 minutes, or until just tender.
- Transfer the broccoli to the peas and cool.
- Drain the vegetables together and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat 4 tbsp of the oil in a 9in (23cm) nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the potatoes and onion.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1015 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Let cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes and onions to the eggs.
- Add the peas and broccoli and gently stir.
- Wipe out the pan with paper towels.
- Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in the pan over high heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture, reduce the heat to low, and smooth the surface.
- Cook gently for 2025 minutes or until the top begins to set and the underside is golden brown.
- Carefully, slide the tortilla on to a plate.
- Place a second plate on top and invert both together so that the cooked side is on top.
- Slide the tortilla back into the pan and cook for 5 minutes, until the underside is golden brown.
- Let stand for at least 5 minutes.
- Invert onto a serving platter.
- Serve warm or cooled, cut in wedges.
- Variation:
- Quick Tortilla: For simple tortilla, omit the peas and broccoli.
- Substitute red-skinned potatoes, cut into matchsticks, and cook for about 10 minutes.
peas, broccoli florets, olive oil, baking potatoes, red onion, eggs, salt, nonstick frying pan
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/spanish-vegetable-tortilla (may not work)