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Courgette, Potato and Onion Tortilla

 
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bernie-woman



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Location: shropshire
PostPosted: Sat May 23, 09 8:50 am    Post subject: Courgette, Potato and Onion Tortilla Reply with quote
    



Ingredients

  • 12oz salad potatoes
  • 7 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 med or 2 lge cut into half inch slices
  • 1 large Spanish Onion, peeled and finely sliced
  • 1 rounded teaspoon chopped thyme
  • 8 large free-range eggs
  • s&p


Recipe

  1. Fineley slice the potatoes, rinse thoroughly to remove starch and dry on some kitchen paper
  2. Heat a wok with 3 tbsp of the olive oil and stir fry the courgette slices until lightly browned
  3. Remove with a slotted spoon, add anoter 3 tbsp oil and fry the potato slices until lightly browned, then turn the heat down and cover and cook for another 10-15 mins until potatoes are tender
  4. Remove potatoes from pan and add more oil if needed, then fry the onion slices until soft and beginning to brown
  5. Add the thyme and return the courgettes and potatoes to the pan and season
  6. Lightly beat the eggs then tip the vegetables in and mix well
  7. Heat a frying pan until moderately hot, add a little oil, then pour in the egg mixture
  8. Turn down the heat and cook for 5 mins while the grill is being pre-heated
  9. Slip the pan under the grill about 5inches from the heat until the top is puffed up and brown and the egg mixture is set
  10. Leave to cool in the pan slightly, then cut into wedges and serve with a green salad


Comments

I have also added a couple of ounces of parmesan to the egg mixture
Great to take on picnics

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