Lactose Free Spanish Tortilla Española
This classic Spanish egg-and-potato dish is one of those recipes that proves simple ingredients can produce something truly spectacular. Silky slow-cooked potatoes and sweet onion are folded into beaten eggs, then cooked low and slow until the whole thing sets into a golden, custardy round that's as satisfying at room temperature as it is warm from the pan. The entire ingredient list is naturally free of dairy — no butter, no cream, no cheese — so there's nothing to swap out or second-guess. Extra virgin olive oil does all the heavy lifting here, giving the potatoes a rich, almost buttery tenderness that makes every bite feel indulgent without a drop of lactose in sight. The flip is the one moment that requires a little nerve, but the instructions walk you through it clearly, and the payoff is a beautifully set tortilla with a just-barely-custardy center. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a bright, herby finish that pulls the whole dish together. Serve it as a light dinner, a weekend brunch centerpiece, or sliced into small wedges for a crowd — it holds up beautifully either way.
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4 servings
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced ⅛-inch thick
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until it shimmers. Add the potato slices and onion, season with ½ tsp of the salt, and stir gently to coat. Cook, turning the potatoes occasionally with a slotted spoon, until the potatoes are completely tender and yield easily when pressed with the back of a spoon, about 20–25 minutes. They should be soft but not browned.
- 2
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes and onion to a large mixing bowl, leaving as much oil behind in the skillet as possible. Reserve 2 tbsp of the cooking oil in the skillet and discard the rest (or save for another use).
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