Tortilla espaÑola (spanish omelet)

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

4 tb Olive oil
2 lg Onions; peeled & cut -into thin slices
2 lb Potatoes peeled & cut -into thin slices
6 Eggs

Instructions:

Salt; to taste Pepper; to taste Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Saute the onions over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until soft but not brown. Drain the onions in a colander reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil from the pan. Cook the potatoes in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes and drain in the colander. Beat the eggs in a large bowl and stir in the onions and potatoes; add salt and pepper to taste. Heat the reserved oil over high heat in a heavy nonstick pan or a well- seasoned cast iron skillet. Add the egg mixture and cook for 2 minutes or until the bottom is lightly browned. Place the pan in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until the egg mixture is set. Invert the tortilla onto a round platter. Cut into wedge-shaped slices and serve with a salad. NOTE: In Spain a tortilla isn't the cornmeal flat bread we think of but a sort of omelet loaded with onions and peppers. This is a popular item at tapas bars and an easy dinner to make after an evening of celebrating. Nutrients per Serving: 494 Calories 15 g Protein 59 g Carbohydrate 23 g Fat 5 g Saturated Fat 411 mg Cholesterol 116 mg Sodium. [THE WASHINGTON POST; January 2 1991] per Fred Peters