10 quick and easy to make tortillas

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

parsley omelet

-4 eggs

-1 bunch of clean, dry parsley

—Salt, pepper and marigold oil

In a bowl, beat the eggs well and season with salt and pepper. Next, finely chop the parsley, discard its stems, add it to the smoothie and stir. Finally, heat a frying pan with a non-stick surface and pour the contents into it. Cook 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.

Horse mackerel and onion omelet

-4 eggs

—1 jar of horse mackerel

—½ peeled onion

—Salt, pepper and olive oil

Cut the onion into feathers and sauté in a pan with olive oil and a pinch of salt, until it begins to brown. Turn off the heat and set aside. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Then add the horse mackerel (peeled and grated) and the onion. Mix well and fry for a few minutes on each side.

Another light and inexpensive treat, the only difficulty of which is to cut the mushrooms and then sauté them.

mushroom omelette

-4 eggs

—200 grams of white mushrooms

—100 grams of shiitake

—100 grams of Portobello

—Salt, pepper and olive oil

Finely chop all the mushrooms then brown them in a pan with olive oil and a pinch of salt. As soon as they begin to brown, remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the four eggs, add the mushrooms and season to taste. Finally, reheat the pan, put a little olive oil and pour the contents of the bowl. Cook for a few minutes on each side and you’re done.

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

Swiss chard omelet

—½ package Swiss chard, well washed and dried

-4 eggs

—Salt, pepper, nutmeg and olive oil

Cut the chard with a knife, separating the stem from the leaves. Reserve the latter and finely chop the stems. Then fry them in olive oil with a pinch of salt, until they soften a little. At this point, remove from heat to cool. Meanwhile, pass the Swiss chard leaves in boiling water for five minutes then drain. Once dry, cut them into strips.

Finally, in a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt, pepper and just a hint of nutmeg. Add the stems, leaves and mix well. Pan fry for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

As they read: potato tortillas but with bagged fries. Sounds dodgy, but it really works as an emergency prep, and canned potatoes make the whole process super easy, clean, and quick.

Potato tortillas (bag)

—Packaged fries (about 200 grs.)

-4 eggs

-Miracle oil

Open the eggs in a bowl and beat them by hand. Then add the fries, previously crushed into smaller pieces than the packet, and stir until completely submerged. Let stand for about five minutes. Finally, in a very hot skillet, 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.

carrot omelet

—5 medium carrots, peeled

-4 eggs

—Salt and miracle oil

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

It is not such a cheap preparation but it is very rich. It’s the sea urchin omelette, a pearl that is worth eating from time to time. A recipe as delicious as it is delicate, which must therefore be cooked with great care.

hedgehog omelette

—15 hedgehog tongues

-4 eggs

—Salt and olive oil

In a bowl, beat the four eggs and season with a little salt. Then add the sea urchin tongues and stir gently so that the tongues don’t break. Then heat a frying 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 now you can get canned cod, you have to take advantage of the preparation of this omelet, which can only be easy.

Cod and chive omelet

—1 can of cod

—2 green onions, cleaned

-4 eggs

—Salt, pepper and olive oil

In a bowl, beat the four eggs and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. To book. Chop the chives as finely as possible and add to the egg mixture. Also add the drained contents of the can of cod and stir gently. Next, heat a frying 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 Italian onion and zucchini. Nothing else is needed to assemble a delicious, healthy and inexpensive tortilla.

Italian omelet with squash and onions

-4 eggs

—2 small Italian squash

-1 onion

—Salt, pepper and olive oil

Cut the zucchini into very thin slices and the onion into feathers. Sauté the vegetables in olive oil, with a little salt and pepper, until tender. Remove from heat and reserve. In a bowl, beat the four eggs and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the zucchini and onion right there, and mix well. Finally, empty the bowl into a very hot pan with a little olive oil and fry for a few minutes on each side.

Another easy, quick and inexpensive tortilla is one you can make with some shrimp and cilantro.

Shrimp and coriander tortilla

-4 eggs

—250 grams of defrosted shrimp

—½ bunch of clean, dry cilantro

-1 finely minced garlic clove

—Salt, pepper and olive oil

In a skillet with olive oil, brown the prawns with the garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. When they begin to brown, remove from heat and set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs, add a pinch of salt and the finely chopped coriander, stems removed. Also add the prawns and stir. Heat a frying pan with oil and pour the contents of the bowl into it. Cook for a few minutes on each side and enjoy.

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