Bocadillo de Tortilla
Potatoes, crusty baguette or rustic rolls and ripe tomato come together in this Spanish vegetarian — 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for pan and large pot. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and onion, then gently poach them in the olive oil over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes until soft but not browned, and drain well, reserving a little of the oil.
- Beat the eggs with a good pinch of salt in a large bowl, fold in the warm drained potatoes and onion, and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the flavours mingle.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil in a non-stick pan, pour in the egg mixture, and cook over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes until the edges set.
- Cover the pan with a plate, flip the tortilla onto it, then slide it back to cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until just set and the eggs have reached at least 71°C for safety, then cool to room temperature.
- Split the baguettes or rolls, rub the cut sides with the halved tomato, and drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Cut thick wedges of the tortilla, tuck them into the bread, press gently, and serve at room temperature.
You'll use: Pan · Large pot
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
What to serve with Bocadillo de Tortilla
- Seafood fideuà Seafood
- Roast fennel and aubergine paella Vegan
- Migas Miscellaneous
- Easy Spanish chicken Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Bocadillo de Tortilla take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Bocadillo de Tortilla vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Bocadillo de Tortilla is an original Spanish recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Bocadillo de tortilla francesa, pan restregado con tomate de colgar y morcilla de cebolla, almuerzo valenciano, lugar Torreblanca.jpg by Juan Emilio Prades Bel, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.