Spanish Tortilla

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, cooked and diced
• 1 (10-oz.) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup fat-free egg substitute
• 2 tbsp. chopped  fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Makes 4 Servings

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Saute the onions until golden, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, spinach, egg substitute, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme and nutmeg. Reduce the heat and cook, covered, until set and browned on the bottom, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Loosen the edges with a knife and invert onto warm platter, or serve directly from the skillet.

WW POINTS VALUE: 2 pts. (1/4 tortilla per serving)

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW New Complete Cookbook. Most people think of tortillas as Mexican flatbreads filled with protein and vegetables. In Spain, tortillas are most commonly referred to an omelette. Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Who would have thought that the combination of potatoes, spinach and eggs would be so delicious. The herbs add flavor to this dish as well. This meal is so filling and delicious you'll be happy. You can eat this for breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch with a tomato salad and bread and biscuits.