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RCI-EG.001.0071.001

Tortilla de Zapallitos

Tortilla de Zapallitos from the Recidemia collection

gluten-free
Prep25 min
Cook20 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

Method

1
Wash the zapallitos under cold running water and slice them into thin rounds, approximately 5mm thick.
2
Peel and slice the medium onion into thin half-moons.
3
Heat the frying oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2 minutes
4
Add the sliced zapallitos and onion to the hot oil, stirring occasionally until the zapallitos are tender and lightly golden, about 10-12 minutes.
11 minutes
5
Remove the cooked zapallitos and onion from the skillet with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the oil in the pan.
6
Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them together with salt until well combined.
7
Return the skillet with the reserved oil to medium heat and add the drained zapallitos and onion back to the pan.
8
Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the zapallitos and onion mixture, stirring gently to distribute the vegetables throughout.
1 minutes
9
Cook without stirring until the bottom is set and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
6 minutes
10
Slide the tortilla onto a plate, invert it back into the skillet to cook the other side until set and golden, about 3-4 minutes.
4 minutes
11
Transfer the tortilla to a serving plate and cut into wedges, serving warm or at room temperature.
Tortilla de Zapallitos — RCI-EG.001.0071.001 | Recidemia