Spanish Potato and Onion Egg Skillet
A classic Spanish-style skillet of golden potatoes and soft onions bound with gently set eggs, finished with smoked paprika.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 Yellow onion
- 6 Eggs
- 4 tbsp tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 tsp tsp Smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp tbsp Fresh parsley(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and onion.
- 2
Warm the avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
- 3
Add potatoes and onion, season with salt, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 15-18 minutes until tender and golden.
- 4
Beat the eggs with smoked paprika, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Pour the eggs over the potatoes, tilt the pan to distribute, and cook on medium-low 4-5 minutes until the edges set.
- 6
Slide onto a plate, invert back into the pan, and cook 3 minutes more until just set.
- 7
Rest 5 minutes, slice into wedges, and top with parsley.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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