Spanish Omelette with Potatoes and Young Garlic

Name: Spanish Omelette with Potatoes and Young Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 Large potatoes; 1 Handful of young garlic; 6 Eggs; Extra virgin olive oil; Pink salt; Omelette pan

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Today I'm making a potato and young garlic tortilla that I love sharing for any casual lunch or dinner. With two large potatoes, a handful of young garlic, and six eggs, you have an omelette for four people, ready in about 40 minutes using humble everyday ingredients.

I cook the potatoes in the microwave and gently sauté the young garlic in a drizzle of olive oil so it turns tender and sweet. Then I fold everything into the beaten eggs and set the tortilla over low heat, taking my time so it doesn't get too brown on the outside. If you're looking for simple recipes with young garlic and potatoes, this is a lovely way to bring them to the table.

For a tasty twist, try my potato and aubergine Spanish omelette or, to use up more young garlic, this mushroom, young garlic and quinoa scramble.

Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need

2 Large potatoes
1 Handful of young garlic
6 Eggs
Extra virgin olive oil
Pink salt

Equipment

Omelette pan

Step by step

Method

1Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
2Place them in a microwave-safe container or in a deep dish covered with cling film.
3Cook at maximum power for 10-20min depending on your microwave.
4Beat the eggs, add a pinch of salt, and set aside.
5Meanwhile, set a frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and gently sauté the young garlic.
6Add the potatoes and young garlic to the bowl with the beaten eggs.
7Mash the potatoes gently with a fork so they blend well with the eggs and tender garlic.
8Pour the mixture into the pan and cook over low heat on both sides until set to your liking.
9Done! Time to enjoy our POTATO AND YOUNG GARLIC TORTILLA.

Frequently asked questions

Can I cook the potatoes without a microwave?

Yes, you can fry them slowly in a pan with olive oil until tender. Drain them well before mixing with the eggs, keeping in mind that the cooking time will be slightly longer.

Can I replace young garlic with garlic cloves?

Yes, though the flavour will be sharper and the texture different. Use one or two finely sliced garlic cloves and sauté them very gently without letting them brown before mixing with the eggs.

How should I store this potato and young garlic tortilla?

Store it covered in the fridge within two hours of cooking and eat it preferably within 24 hours. If keeping it for the next day, make sure the eggs are cooked through.