Potato and Cherry Tomato Tortilla
 
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Discover a low cost, healthy, vegetarian potato and cherry tomato tortilla recipe that is delicious hot or cold. Ready in 30 minutes and feeds 6-8 people.
Recipe type: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Spanish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 800 g potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes
  • 120 g cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 spring onions, chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • salt, for seasoning
  • pepper, for seasoning
  • 1 large pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
  1. Add the potatoes to salted boiling water and cook until tender (approx. 7 minutes) then drain and leave to the side.
  2. Put the spring onions and a large pinch of salt into a pan with olive oil and fry until soft (approx. 5 minutes).
  3. Pre-heat your grill to a medium/high temperature.
  4. Add the cooked, drained potatoes to the pan and fry for 3 minutes until completely covered with oil.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes in an even layer to the top of the potatoes and then layer the chopped parsley onto the tomatoes.
  6. In a bowl mix the eggs, salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons of cold water.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes and then cook on top of the hob, for 10-15 minutes, on a low heat.
  8. When the tortilla is almost set, sprinkle cayenne pepper over the top (optional) and put it under the grill to brown the top.
  9. Allow tortilla to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve with a green salad or crusty bread.
Recipe by Pineapple Pineapple at http://pineapplepineapple.co.nz/potato-and-cherry-tomato-tortilla/