
Salsa Verde Tortilla Omelette
Classic potato omelette served with a side of fresh tomatillo salsa.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
3
Ingredients
- 2 pieces large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 0.5 piece white onion, thinly sliced
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 5 pieces fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 piece serrano pepper, stemmed
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 piece garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and fry the sliced potatoes and onions until tender but not browned.
- 2
Drain the potatoes and onions in a colander, reserving two tablespoons of the oil, and let them cool slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, then gently fold in the cooked potato and onion mixture.
- 4
Heat the reserved oil in the skillet, pour in the egg mixture, and cook on low-medium heat until the bottom is set and golden.
- 5
Place a large plate over the skillet, carefully flip the omelette onto the plate, and slide it back into the pan to cook the other side.
- 6
While the omelette finishes, boil the tomatillos and serrano pepper in water for 5 minutes until soft.
- 7
Blend the boiled tomatillos, pepper, garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth to create the salsa verde.
- 8
Slice the omelette into wedges and serve warm with a generous side of the fresh salsa verde and optional cotija cheese.
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