Tortilla Paisana (Spanish Country Omelet) Recipe

Name: Tortilla Paisana (Spanish Country Omelet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce ham boiled, juliennecut; 1/4 cup onions thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided; 4 1/2 ounces potatoes peeled, cooked and thinly sliced; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; 1 dash black pepper; 1/2 cup asparagus diced, and blanched; 1/4 cup green peas frozen, thawed; 1/4 cup pimentos julienne-cut, canned, drained; 3 each eggs beaten

Servings: persons

1 ounce ham boiled, juliennecut
1/4 cup onions thinly sliced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
4 1/2 ounces potatoes peeled, cooked and thinly sliced
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 dash black pepper
1/2 cup asparagus diced, and blanched
1/4 cup green peas frozen, thawed
1/4 cup pimentos julienne-cut, canned, drained
3 each eggs beaten

1
Spray a 10-inch nonstick skillet that has a metal or removable handle with nonstick cooking spray and heat; add ham and onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Remove from skillet and set aside.
3
In same skilet heat 1/2 teaspoon oil; add potatoes, sprinkle with seasonings, and saute over medium heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on both sides.
4
Remove potatoes from skillet.
5
Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to skillet; return potatoes and arrange in bottom of pan.
6
Top with ham mixture, asparagus, peas, and pimientos; pour in beaten eggs and cook over medium heat until bottom of omelet is golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Transfer pan to broiler and broil 5 inches from heat source until eggs are set and omelet begins to brown.
8
Using spatula, loosen edges of omelet and carefully slide onto warmed plate.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce ham boiled, juliennecut, 1/4 cup onions thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided, 4 1/2 ounces potatoes peeled, cooked and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Paisana (Spanish Country Omelet) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tortilla Paisana (Spanish Country Omelet)

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