This Tortilla de Huevos (Dominican Omelette) is basically a whole lot of vegetables thrown together in an easy and filling breakfast.
Why we ❤️ it
What's in a name?
For a a lot of people around the globe, especially those who do not speak Spanish, tortillas are the corn-based thin flatbread that Mexicans have popularized the world over. For Spanish speakers, tortilla (de patata) is also the thick Spanish omelette containing potatoes and other ingredients. Many of us Dominicans grew up with yet another version of tortillas, similar to the Spanish one but containing flour instead of potatoes.
If only we Hispanic people would agree to speaking the same language.
This tortilla is basically a whole lot of vegetables thrown together and held by the egg and flour mixture. Feel free to add whatever vegetables you like best, or can find in a pinch. Other candidates are broccoli, asparagus (not that it is popular in the Dominican Republic, but who cares?) and even finely-sliced carrots. If you feel the need for a heartier breakfast, add some sliced sausages or a bit of grated cheese of your choice.
About this recipe
This was a very popular weekend breakfast dish at my parental home. My mom would serve it with boiled yuca and some hot cocoa. Although the main concept remained the same, ingredients varied depending on what could be found in our fridge.
I don't believe that you should go with the yuca, this is a pretty complete meal in and on itself, and is actually a substantial breakfast, but again, you are free to eat your food in whatever manner you like. I'd personally go with a warm cup of chocolate de agua or a nice cup of latte.
If you feel like saving yourself some extra calories, you can go with my personal favorite, just pour all the ingredients into a baking pan and pop in the oven. It gets very fluffy and light, a bit souffle-like. Just make sure to use a non-stick pan for easy cleaning.
Recipe
Tortilla de Huevos Recipe (Dominican Omelette)
Ingredients
- 6 egg (medium)
- ½ cup milk (whole or skim)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 bell pepper, cut into strips
- ½ cup pitted green olives, sliced (optional)
- 1 red onion, cut into strips
- ½ cup cherry tomato, halved
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Mix eggs, milk and salt and pepper.
- Add in flour to the eggs and whisk until it is well mixed.
- In a frying pan heat up the oil.
- Cook and stir the vegetables until they start to soften, add longer cooking vegetables first so the soft ones don’t overcook.
Pour in the batter and lower heat to a minimum. When the eggs set around the edges flip the pan and cook the other side for 3 minutes, or until it sets.
Tips and Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.
What a wonderful site! I was taken back to my childhood with all your great recipes. You transported me back to DR with all your delicious stories. Amazing!!
I finally got to make this the other night. It was yummy! I made it as is, baked it in the oven. The only things I added was a little fresh oregano from my garden and for my fussy guys, a little sprinkle of cheddar across the top. YUM!! Actually,… Read more »
These photos make me want to go out and buy a bunch of tart pans and ingredients to make these!! Lovely photos! Actually, I do have a large tart pan.... 🙂