Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsFornos of SpainSpanish Omelet (tortilla) Recipe

Spanish Omelet (tortilla) Recipe

Inspired by Fornos of Spain
Time30m
Serves4

(Egg and Potatoes Omelet with onions and peppers)

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and bell pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and set aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until well combined. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Combine and Cook

    Add the cooked potato and vegetable mixture to the bowl of beaten eggs. Stir gently to combine. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-low heat.

  2. 6

    Pour Egg Mixture

    Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the skillet, ensuring it spreads evenly. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the edges start to set.

  3. 7

    Flip the Omelet

    Using a large plate, carefully flip the omelet over to cook the other side. Slide it back into the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until fully set and lightly golden.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Once cooked, carefully slide the omelet onto a serving plate, cut into wedges, and serve warm.

More from Fornos of Spain