Tortilla Francesa
Elevate your breakfast game with Tortilla Francesa, a simple yet elegant Spanish-style omelette that's perfect for any time of day. Crafted with just a handful of ingredients—fluffy large eggs, creamy unsalted butter, and a touch of salt and pepper—this dish focuses on pure, wholesome flavors. Optional chives add a subtle hint of freshness, bringing extra dimension to the silky texture of the omelette. Prepared in under 10 minutes, this recipe uses professional techniques like gentle stirring and pan-tilting to achieve a perfectly folded, golden-brown masterpiece. Ideal for a quick solo breakfast or a sophisticated brunch centerpiece, Tortilla Francesa proves that delicious can also be effortless.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a medium-sized mixing bowl and add the salt and black pepper.
Whisk the eggs thoroughly until the mixture is a uniform color and texture. The more air you incorporate, the fluffier the omelette will be.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter. Swirl the pan to coat the entire surface as the butter melts.
Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and let them settle for a few seconds.
Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs as they start to set at the edges, drawing them towards the center of the skillet.
Tilt the pan to allow the uncooked egg to run to the edges.
When the omelette is mostly cooked but still slightly runny on top, stop stirring and smooth the surface with the spatula.
If using chives, sprinkle them over the omelette at this point.
Carefully fold one side of the omelette over the other using the spatula, creating a half-moon shape.
Allow the omelette to cook for another 30 seconds to a minute, then slide it onto a plate.
Serve the tortilla francesa immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 589 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 802 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 219 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
