Spanish Omelette With Caprese Salad Recipe

Name: Spanish Omelette With Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish; Italian
Ingredients: eggs: 100g; potatoes: 150g; onions: 50g; tomatoes: 100g; mozzarella cheese: 100g; basil: 10g; olive oil: 20g; salt: 5g; black pepper: 2g

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This meal features a delightful combination of traditional Spanish cuisine and Italian flavors, combining a hearty Spanish omelette, known as a "tortilla de patatas," with a refreshing Caprese salad as a side dish. The Spanish omelette offers a fulfilling mix of eggs, potatoes, and often onions, cooked to perfection, while the Caprese salad brings a light, fresh contrast with its simple yet flavorful composition of sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, all seasoned and dressed with olive oil and black pepper.

🌎 Spanish; Italian: Main Course; Side Dish

🔥 Calories 300kcal
🍗 Protein 12g
🍚 Carbs 20g
🧈 Fat 18g

🥗 Ingredients:

eggs (100g)
potatoes (150g)
onions (50g)
tomatoes (100g)
mozzarella cheese (100g)
basil (10g)
olive oil (20g)
salt (5g)
black pepper (2g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: 30 minutesPreperation Time: 15 minutes

Spanish Omelette

1. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Optionally, slice onions as well. 2. In a pan, heat olive oil and cook the sliced potatoes (and onions) until they are soft. Season with salt. 3. Beat eggs in a bowl and then mix the cooked potatoes (and onions) into the eggs. 4. Pour the mixture back into the pan, cooking until the eggs are set and the bottom is golden brown. Flip the omelette and cook the other side. 5. Serve warm, cut into wedges.

Caprese Salad

1. Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. 2. Arrange the slices alternately on a plate, and add fresh basil leaves on top. 3. Season with salt and black pepper. 4. Drizzle olive oil over the salad just before serving.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

The Spanish omelette provides a good source of protein and carbohydrates, while the Caprese salad adds a fresh, lighter element to the meal, rich in vegetables and dairy-based protein. Together, they offer a balanced mix of macronutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.