Best Zucchini Potato Tortilla Recipes

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MODIFIED SPANISH TORTILLA WITH EGGS, POTATO, ZUCCHINI AND GOAT CHEESE



Modified Spanish tortilla with eggs, potato, zucchini and goat cheese image

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Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium piece Gold potatoes
2 piece Zucchini
1 1/2 cup Olive oil
1 clove Garlic
1 tablespoon Sage
.5 tablespoon Savory
4 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
1/4 cup Boursaine herbed goat cheese or similar, crumbled
3 tablespoon Parmesan
12 pieces Large eggs
1 piece Brown onion
1 piece Shallot
1 tablespoon Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/3 teaspoon Smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Salt

Steps:

  • Use a mandoline to slice potatoes and onion, and shallot to about 1/3 inch thick. Slice zucchini on mandoline slightly thicker. No need to peel if using gold or other thin-skinned potatoes. I used half a brown onion and a giant shallot roughly equal in size. One regular brown onion should be fine but the shallot adds more depth
  • Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a cast iron or nonstick pan that's oven safe, then crush the single garlic clove and add to the oil for flavor
  • Test oil by putting in one slice of potato. When it bubbles, add potatoes, shallot, onion and some of the sage. Carefully stir to make sure all are coated in the oil. Continue to stir gently until potatoes are almost but not fully cooked. Don't let them brown. And they will absorb a good amount of the oil.
  • Remove potatoes and drain on paper towels or the like. Salt to taste and sprinkle part of the chopped parsley. Add zucchini to the same pan in remaining oil. Sautee until crisp tender.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl with paprika, salt, pepper, chopped savory, chopped sage and rest of chopped parsley, reserving some for garnish.
  • Fry zucchini in same pan until crisp tender, then remove to drain. Clean pan of any crusted items from the frying. Leave 2 tablespoons of oil, and add a tablespoon of butter. All olive oil is fine and more traditonal.
  • Let fried items cool somewhat, then add to beaten egg mixture along with parmesan, tossing gently with hands so the potatoes don't break up too much. Add crumbled boursain at the end so the crumbles stay somewhat distinct. Heat pan on medium and when warm gently transfer mixture in the bowl back to the pan. Smooth the top to create an even layer.
  • Cook over medium low heat for 5-7 minutes. Then transfer pan to a preheated 225 degree over.
  • Cook until eggs are set but not overcooked, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • Depending on the look you like, either slide tortilla onto platter, or put the platter over the pan and invert the tortilla. The latter is more traditional. The bottom with be a brown crust.spa

ZUCCHINI POTATO TORTILLA



Zucchini Potato Tortilla image

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Egg     Onion     Potato     Brunch     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Zucchini     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds zucchini (preferably small; 6 to 8)
2 pounds boiling potatoes
1 1/2 cups olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 pound)
10 large eggs
Equipment
a 12-inch nonstick skillet

Steps:

  • Coarsely grate zucchini, then toss with 2 teaspoons salt and let stand 30 minutes.
  • While zucchini stands, peel potatoes and cut into 1/3-inch dice.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add potatoes, onion, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook (without browning), uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
  • Transfer zucchini to a colander to drain, then squeeze small handfuls to remove as much liquid as possible, transferring as squeezed to a small bowl.
  • Add zucchini to potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and zucchini is slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Drain vegetables in colander set over a bowl, reserving oil. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl, then stir in vegetables, 1 tablespoon reserved oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Return 1 tablespoon reserved oil to skillet and add egg mixture, pressing potatoes flush with eggs. Cook over low heat, covered, until almost set and underside is golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Run a rubber spatula around tortilla and shake skillet gently to loosen (if bottom sticks, carefully slide spatula underneath). Slide tortilla onto a large flat plate, then cover with skillet and invert tortilla back into skillet. Round edge of tortilla with rubber spatula and cook over low heat, uncovered, until set, about 15 minutes more.
  • Slide tortilla onto a serving plate and cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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