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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal289
  • fat21g
  • saturates7g
  • carbs11g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre1g
  • protein15g
  • salt1.24g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan, add the onion and potatoes and fry for 8 minutes, turning the veg frequently until tender but not browned. Add the bacon and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a large bowl with plenty of salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese.

  • step 2

    Remove the potato mixture with a slotted spoon and stir into the eggs. Reserve most of the excess oil, leaving a little in the pan. Pour in the egg mixture and leave to cook undisturbed over a gentle heat for 8 minutes until firmly set underneath but not set on top.

  • step 3

    Invert the tortilla on to a plate and return the pan to the heat with a bit more of the reserved oil. Slide the tortilla back into the pan, uncooked side down, and cook for 5 minutes until set all through. Pack for a picnic or serve in wedges with salad and bread for an easy supper.

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Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2003

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Overall rating

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.46 ratings

Frantic Flapjack

This was really tasty and the leftovers tasted even better the next day. It actually took me 20 minutes frying the onions and potatoes and not 8 in order for the potatoes to be soft enough. I also left out the bacon.

09dolphin

I'd made this to take to my family yesterday. As asparagus is now in season I added a bunch after steaming for about 5 - 6 minutes (when it's lost it's snap) + half a tin of drained cherry tomatoes. Family phoned to congratulate me on the "delicious tortilla" last night.

09dolphin

question

How long can this be kept in a fridge? I ask because I don't have a frying pan small enough to make a half size portion and even half size would provide 2 generous meals for one person. Could it be frozen if I increase the vegetables?

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goodfoodteam

Hello, thank you for your question. We don't particularly recommend this recipe for freezing as the texture will change quite a bit in the freezer and will likely become watery. Stored in an air-tight container it should keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team

deborah scotton

question

Can you freeze this tortilla?

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lulu_grimes

Hi, I'm afraid egg dishes like this don't freeze very well, they tend to go a bit watery. Lulu

philnaughtonhN63T8hQ

tip

For a more authentic result "boil" the potatoes in olive oil on a low temperature

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