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Spanish Potato Frittata

Simplicity is at its best in this hearty egg dish. It’s perfect for a cold-weather brunch (see the menu) or as a light dinner dish, served with fresh bread, salad, and orange sections.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

3 medium-large potatoes, preferably red-skinned
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 eggs, beaten
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Salsa for topping, optional

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Microwave or bake the potatoes in their skins until done but still firm. When cool enough to handle, peel, and slice 1/4 inch thick.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until lightly browned.

    Step 3

    Combine beaten eggs with the potatoes and onions in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Pour in the potato mixture. Cover and cook over medium heat until the bottom is golden brown and the top is fairly set, about 5 minutes.

    Step 5

    Slide the frittata out onto a plate. Invert the skillet over the plate and quickly flip over so that the frittata goes back into the skillet, uncooked side down. Remove the plate, return the skillet to the heat, and cook the second side, uncovered, until golden brown.

    Step 6

    Slide the frittata back onto the plate, let cool for a few minutes, cut into 4 wedges and serve at once, passing around some salsa for topping, if desired.

  2. Menu: A Hearty Winter Brunch

    Step 7

    Spanish Potato Frittata (this page)

    Step 8

    Beer-Stewed Pinto or Pink Beans (page 116)

    Step 9

    Warm flour tortillas

    Step 10

    Sliced tomatoes and bell peppers

    Step 11

    Tropical Fruit Medley (page 244)

  3. nutrition information

    Step 12

    Calories: 254

    Step 13

    Total Fat: 12g

    Step 14

    Protein: 10g

    Step 15

    Carbohydrate: 24g

    Step 16

    Cholesterol: 273mg

    Step 17

    Sodium: 76mg

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