Spanish Tortilla with Zucchini, Leeks, and Cheese

holding a slice of Spanish tortilla with zucchini.

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Spanish Tortilla with Zucchini, Leeks, and Cheese

This delicious Spanish tortilla with zucchini, leeks, potatoes, and Manchego cheese is one of my favorite breakfast recipes. This healthy combination of eggs and veggies will get your day off to a great start!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Spanish

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: slices

Calories: 138.52kcal

Author: Lauren Aloise

Ingredients

olive oil preferably extra virgin
½ leek thoroughly washed and thinly sliced
1 medium potato thinly sliced
½ large zucchini halved lengthwise and cut into ¼-inch slices
6 eggs
½ cup grated Manchego cheese or any cured sheep's milk cheese
1 splash heavy cream optional
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cover the bottom of a frying pan with olive oil and place over medium heat. Add all of the vegetables and gently sauté until the potatoes are fully cooked through but not breaking apart, about 10 minutes.
Drain the vegetables from the frying pan with a slotted spoon and strain away any excess oil.
In the meantime, whisk the eggs and add the grated Manchego cheese and a dash of heavy cream if you wish (this is not traditional, but is delicious). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Gently fold the cooked vegetables into the egg mixture, trying not to break the potatoes.
Coat the skillet with a couple tablespoons of olive oil and place over medium heat. Pour the mixture into the pan and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the middle is starting to set, about 7-10 minutes.
Cover the frying pan with a large plate and quickly flip the tortilla onto the plate so that the raw side is down. Slide the tortilla back into the pan to cook the other side, and cook for another 5-10 minutes, depending on how well done you like your tortilla.
Flip the tortilla back onto a plate and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This is important so that the tortilla sets.
Serve the tortilla in slices and enjoy while it's hot and fresh!

Notes

Use a waxy variety of potato, as it will hold its shape better during the cooking process.
For slicing the potato quickly and easily, I recommend using the largest setting on a mandolin if you have one.
Have fun experimenting with additional add-ins if you want!

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