Recipe – Spanish Omelette with Rustica Green Olives & Parmesan

A cosy, flavour‑packed omelette made with tender potatoes, sweet onions, salty Rustica green olives, and savoury parmesan. Perfect for any time of day.

Prep & Cook

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Rustica green olives, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (125 g) parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 6 medium eggs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an 8‑inch ovenproof pan over medium heat. Cook onion with a pinch of salt for about 8 minutes until soft. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Add another 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Cook potatoes, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, for 5 minutes per side until just tender. Add to the bowl and cool slightly.
  4. Stir in Rustica green olives.
  5. Whisk eggs until smooth, then gently mix into the potato mixture.
  6. Heat remaining olive oil in the pan. Pour in half the mixture and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top, then add the remaining mixture and smooth the surface.
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