10 quick and easy tortillas to prepare

Simple and very economical, the parsley omelette can be prepared in record time. This recipe — and all those that follow — is designed for 2 or 3 people.

• 4 eggs
• 1 bunch of clean, dry parsley
• Salt, pepper and wonderful oil

preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs well and season with salt and pepper.
2. Finely chop the parsley, discard its stems, add to the mixture and stir.
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan with a little oil and pour the contents into it. Cook for a few minutes on each side, using a plate to flip the tortilla.

The horse mackerel and onion omelette requires just a little more work than the previous one, but the result is much more substantial, while remaining within an economical range.

• 4 eggs
• 1 jar of horse mackerel
• ½ peeled onion
• Salt, pepper and olive oil

preparation

1. Cut the onion into feathers and fry it in a pan with olive oil and a pinch of salt, until it starts to brown. Turn off the heat and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add the horse mackerel (drained and chopped) and the onion. Mix well.
4. Pour the mixture into a pan with a little oil, a few minutes on each side.

Another light and economical delicacy, the only difficulty of which is cutting the mushrooms and then sautéing them.

• 4 eggs
• 200 grams of white mushrooms
• 100 grams of shiitake
• 100 grams of Portobello
• Salt, pepper and olive oil

preparation

1. Finely chop all the mushrooms then brown them in a pan with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
2. As soon as they start to brown, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
3. Meanwhile, beat the four eggs in a bowl, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Finally, heat the pan, add a little olive oil and pour in the contents of the bowl. Cook for a few minutes on each side and that’s it.

Here you have to work a little more, just a little, but the result is worth it.

• ½ packet of chard, well washed and dried
• 4 eggs
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg and olive oil

preparation

1. Cut the chard with a knife, separating the stem from the leaves. Reserve these and chop the stems very finely.
2. Brown the stems in olive oil with a pinch of salt, until they soften slightly. At this point, remove from heat to cool.
3. Meanwhile, soak the chard leaves in boiling water for five minutes then drain them. Once dry, cut them into strips.
4. Finally, in a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt, pepper and just a touch of nutmeg. Add the stems and leaves and stir well.
5. Cook in a pan for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Exactly as you read: potato tortillas but with bagged chips. It sounds suspicious, but the truth is that it works as an emergency prep, and packaged potatoes make the whole process very simple, clean, and quick.

• Packaged fries (approximately 200 grams)
• 4 eggs
• Wonderful oil

preparation

1. Open the eggs in a bowl and beat them by hand.
2. Add the fries previously crushed into pieces smaller than those indicated on the package and stir until they are completely submerged. Let sit for about five minutes.
3. Finally, in a hot pan, and with a little oil, cook the tortilla for three to four minutes on each side.

Another easy and very healthy tortilla recipe is this one, which, apart from the carrots, only needs a good grater.

• 5 medium carrots, peeled
• 4 eggs
• Wonderful salt and oil

preparation

1. Grate the carrots and set aside.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with a pinch of salt. Add the grated carrot and stir well.
3. Cook in a pan with a little oil for about two minutes on each side.

It is not a very economical preparation but it is very tasty. It’s the hedgehog omelette, a gem worth eating from time to time. A recipe as delicious as it is delicate, which for this reason must be cooked with the greatest care.

• 15 hedgehog tongues
• 4 eggs
• Salt and olive oil

preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the four eggs and season with a little salt.
2. Add the hedgehog tongues and stir everything gently, so as not to break the tongues.
3. Heat a pan with oil and pour the contents of the bowl into it. Cook for a few minutes on each side and it’s ready.

Since you can now get canned cod, you have to take advantage of making this omelette, which couldn’t be simpler.

• 1 can of cod
• 2 clean chives
• 4 eggs
• Salt, pepper and olive oil

preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the four eggs and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. To book.
2. Chop the chives as finely as possible and add them to the egg mixture. Also add the drained contents of the can of cod and stir gently.
3. Next, heat a pan with olive oil and pour the mixture from the bowl into it. Cook for a few minutes on each side.

Another mix that works really well is onion and Italian zucchini. Nothing else is needed to make a delicious, healthy and inexpensive tortilla.

• 4 eggs
• 2 small Italian squash (or one large)
• 1 onion
• Salt, pepper and olive oil

preparation

1. Cut the Italian squash into very thin slices and the onion into feathers.
2. Brown the vegetables in olive oil, with a little salt and pepper, until softened. Remove from heat and reserve.
3. In a bowl, beat the four eggs and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Add the Italian squash and onion to the bowl of eggs and mix well.
5. Finally, pour the bowl into a hot pan with a little olive oil and fry for a few minutes on each side.

Another easy, quick and not so expensive tortilla is the one that can be made with some shrimp and a little cilantro.

• 4 eggs
• 250 grams of defrosted shrimp
• ½ bunch of clean, dry coriander
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• Salt, pepper and olive oil

preparation

1. In a pan with olive oil, brown the shrimp with the garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. When they start to brown, remove from the heat and set aside.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs, add a pinch of salt and the finely chopped coriander, without the stems.
3. Also add the shrimp and stir.
4. Heat a pan with oil and pour the contents of the bowl into it. Cook for a few minutes on each side and enjoy.

*Product prices in this article are current as of November 6, 2023. Values ​​and availability are subject to change.