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Potato and pumpkin Spanish omelette

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Today I'm making a potato and pumpkin tortilla to bring a lovely variation to the classic Spanish omelette. The potatoes blend beautifully with the natural sweetness of pumpkin and onion, needing nothing more than eggs, extra virgin olive oil, and salt. I like cooking the vegetables gently over low heat so they become meltingly tender before folding them into the eggs.

This pumpkin and potato omelette is a comforting homemade choice to share for lunch or dinner, especially when you want to change up the routine without hunting for hard-to-find ingredients. These quantities yield four servings and take around 50 minutes between prep and cooking.

To keep exploring variations on the classic tortilla, I recommend my Pumpkin omelette with cheese and my Potato and aubergine Spanish omelette.

Prep: 15 minCook: 35 minServes: 4

Ingredients

These are the ingredients you need

  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 1 small pumpkin
  • 1 onion
  • 6 eggs
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Pink salt

Equipment

  • Omelette pan

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Peel and dice the potatoes, then place them in a microwave-safe container or a deep plate covered with microwave-safe film.
  2. 2Cook on high power for 10-20 min, depending on your microwave and the size of the potato cubes.
  3. 3Meanwhile, place a frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and slowly soften the diced pumpkin.
  4. 4When the pumpkin is halfway cooked, add the sliced onion and cook until lightly golden.
  5. 5Beat the eggs in a large bowl with a pinch of salt.
  6. 6Add the cooked potatoes to the beaten eggs (crushing them lightly with a fork), followed by the softened onion and pumpkin.
  7. 7Gently mix everything together so the vegetables are well coated with the egg.
  8. 8Pour the mixture into the hot pan and cook over low heat on both sides until set to your liking.
  9. 9All done! Time to slice and enjoy our potato and pumpkin Spanish omelette.

Frequently asked questions

How should I store this potato and pumpkin omelette?

Keep it well covered in the fridge and eat it preferably within 24 hours. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than two hours, and make sure the egg is fully cooked through if you plan to store leftovers.

Can I freeze this tortilla?

Yes, although the potato texture may change slightly and the pumpkin might release some moisture once thawed. Freeze in individual portions, tightly wrapped, ensuring the egg was completely set; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat thoroughly before serving.

Can I make this omelette without onion?

Yes, you can simply leave it out without altering the other quantities. The pumpkin already adds lovely sweetness; just cook the potato and pumpkin gently over low heat until tender.

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