Tortilla (or Spanish Omelette) has always been one of my favorite dishes, since I was a child. It's a typical Spanish recipe, probably one of the most famous in our country. We call it "tortilla de patatas" (potato omelette in English) and it's made of eggs, potatoes, olive oil and salt, and some people add onion too. This is a vegan version and it's so delicious, you won't even notice the difference!
Traditional Spanish Omelette is made with potatoes fried in olive oil, it's really yummy, but it's not very healthy, so we're gonna share with you the traditional recipe and a healthier version, that only requires two tablespoons of oil.
Here in Spain we always use olive oil for cooking, but you can also use whatever oil you like. I love olive oil, I couldn't live without it!
We've used gram or chickpea flour with cold water instead of eggs, it's really cheap, simple and easy, and it tastes amazing. There are other alternatives to substitute the eggs but this is our favorite. This recipe is gluten, soy and dairy free and it's also vegan, requires 6 ingredients, or 5 if you don't want to add onion (but I really recommend it!). Have you ever tried tortilla or Spanish Omelette? It's really tasty, you're gonna love it!
Tortilla (Spanish Omelette). Vegan and Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 medium potatoes
- ½ onion
- 16 tablespoons gram or chickpea flour
- 16 tablespoons water, + 1 cup or 250 milliliters water if you make the healthy version
- Salt to taste
- Dash of black salt or Kala Namak, optional
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and wash them. Cut them in half lengthwise. Then, slice the potatoes in pieces approximately 3 mm or â…›" thick. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
- At this step, you'll have to choose one version. Healthy version: In a non-stick frying pan, place one or two tablespoons of olive oil and when the oil is hot, add potatoes, onion, salt to taste and 250 milliliters or 1 cup of water and bring it to boil. You may need to turn down the heat slightly, so the potatoes do not burn. Cook for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Stir occasionally. Remove the potatoes and onion from the pan with a slotted spoon. Traditional version: In a non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil on medium high heat, add potatoes, onion and salt to taste. The oil should almost cover the potatoes. Cook for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Stir occasionally. Remove the potatoes and onion from the pan with a slotted spoon.
- In a bowl, place 16 tablespoons of gram flour and 16 tablespoons of water, add salt and beat by hand with a fork. Pour in the potato onion mixture. Mix all together.
- Place one or two tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and heat on medium heat. Pour in the potato onion mixture and cook over medium heat for about five minutes. Place a plate over the tortilla and turn it around and cook the other side for about another 5 minutes. Turn the tortilla again if required until it's totally cooked.
- Add black salt to get a truly authentic egg-like taste.
Notes
- Follow steps 1, 3, and 4 in both versions.
C says
Can this be made with any other flour like chickpea flour? Allergic to lentils so can't use gram 😔
Iosune Robles says
Hi! Maybe you can try to use wheat flour 🙂
Bett says
Hi C, it says in the recipe that you can use chickpea flour - not sure if that might have been updated after you wrote in? Anyway, yes, in case you haven't seen that, chickpea flour is fine.
leah says
Made this for the 1st time this morning, loved it, fantastic.
Iosune Robles says
Hi! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂
Marissa says
This was absolutely fantastic! I love how simple it was! I accidentally bought a chickpea and fava bean flour mix but it still came out wonderful! I highly recommend topping with a dollop of vegan mayo, too.
Iosune Robles says
Hi Marissa! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂
Asha Krishna says
Excellent recipe. Tried it once and now making it again. We are vegetarians and not big on eggs, this is perfect for us! Very pleased to find a vegan version. Thanks so much for this!!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Asha! So glad you liked it 🙂
Edie Vee says
First time making this and it turned out perfectly! Thank you so much for posting such a delicious and straightforward recipe. It’s going on the favourites list!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Edie! Thanks for your kind comments 🙂