Title: Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet)
Categories: Egg Spanish
Yield: 4 Servings

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

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