Spanish Potato Tortilla
Tender potato and sweet onion meet saffron, garlic and parsley in this classic skillet tortilla. Serve warm or at room temperature in easy wedges.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-histamine and 11 more diets
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Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 700 g yellow potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 0.1 g saffron threads
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
Method
- Bloom saffron in a spoonful of warm water until fragrant.5 min timer
- Cook potatoes and onion in olive oil until tender, turning gently.15 min timer
- Beat eggs with saffron, garlic, parsley, and salt until combined.
- Fold vegetables into eggs; cook in the skillet until edges set.7 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share, then flip and finish the tortilla.4 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Potato Egg Wedges
On the plate: A plain wedge of potato tortilla from the skillet.
Make it a game: Pretend each wedge is a little Spanish flag; point out the golden potato pieces inside. Take your time choosing which edge to explore first.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Potatoes, onion, eggs and olive oil make the tortilla without soy, legumes or dairy.
- Gluten-free: Eggs and vegetables keep the tortilla free of grains and sauces.
- Low-histamine: Freshly cooked eggs, potatoes, onion, garlic and parsley build the dish without fermented foods, vinegar or citrus.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft potato and egg make easy-to-hold tortilla pieces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild potato and egg wedges keep the flavours familiar.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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