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Spanish tortilla with ground apples

Spanish potato tortilla

Main dishes

The rustic Spanish tortilla: sliced potatoes, beaten eggs, and finely chopped onion, cooked over low heat until set, then flipped to create a golden-brown…

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Recipe from Mjchael, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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The Spanish tortilla is a classic Spanish dish, served as tapas or as a simple meal. Each region adds its own variations, but the basic recipe remains the same.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodFrying in a pan
  • Estimated cost$6.11 $1.02 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.06
  • $2.39
  • $0.88
  • $0.21
  • $1.57

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the apples and cut them into quarters if necessary. ≈ 8 min
  2. Slice them thinly using a vegetable slicer or a knife. ≈ 8 min
  3. Crack the eggs and season them. ≈ 4 min
  4. Sauté the onion in olive oil with the chosen seasonings until it is lightly golden. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  5. Combine the apples, eggs, and filling. ≈ 4 min
  6. Pour in a hot frying pan, then add the mixture.
  7. Once the bottom starts to set, reduce the heat and allow the tortilla to cook gently. ≈ 3 min
  8. Once the tortilla is firm, flip it over. Use a fork to check if the filling is cooked through. ≈ 3 min
  9. Slightly increase the heat to color the tortilla, then flip it one last time to brown the other side.

The bill

Spanish potato tortilla

  • 500 g of ground apples (2 large apples per person)$1.06
  • 6 eggs (2 per person)$2.39
  • olive oil, in a generous amount$0.88
  • 1 onion, diced, raw or lightly sautéed$0.21
  • Optional toppings: chorizo, ham, bell pepper, spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, olive, or sheep’s milk cheese$1.57

Total$6.11

that's $1.02 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of ground apples (2 large apples per person)
  • 6 eggs (2 per person)
  • olive oil, in a generous amount
  • 1 onion, diced, raw or lightly sautéed
  • Salt and spices to taste
  • Optional toppings: chorizo, ham, bell pepper, spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, olive, or sheep’s milk cheese

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