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    Sweet Potato Omelette (Gluten Free + Paleo)

    Last Updated January 10, 2023. Published March 13, 2020 By Charla 16 Comments

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    Sweet potato loaded rendition of the traditional Spanish omelette
    Sweet potato loaded rendition of the traditional Spanish omelette

    Sweet potatoes offer an excellent spin on the tradition Spanish omelette. Munch on this carb loaded omelette for breakfast or even carry it over to brunch, so tasty, filling and there's enough to feed a large family or crowd.

    6 pieces of omelette

    sweet potato omelette

    Alrightly people here is another breakfast recipe for you folks. This sweet potato omelette is quick, easy and geared towards people who are either on the move or loathe the kitchen.

    Anyway, as much as I love spending quality time in my kitchen I know other people may feel differently.

    That's when those accessible go-to meals that aren't a smoothie or oatmeal come in handy.

    What is a Spanish Omelette?

    An open omelette that derives from Spain consisting of eggs, potatoes and sometimes onions.

    This cuisine in Spanish is known by several names including Tortilla de Patatas, Tortilla Espanola, Tortilla de Papas. The word tortilla distinguishes it's thickness from an ordinary omelette.

    angled shot of the omelette

    Recipe Revamping

    My Spanish inspired omelette is an overhaul, a revamp if you will of the original recipe. Firstly, the most obvious adjustment is the choice of potato being sweet potato rather than white potato.

    Now you'll notice that I don't and won't (I never say never) feature white potatoes in my recipes because this is a true reflection of my food habits.

    I use either sweet potatoes with the red skin like I use in my Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding with the white flesh or the orange flesh kind.

    When I made this recipe I didn't have my former to hand.

    Let me emphasis to anyone from Spain that this recipe is INSPIRED! This is NOT the traditional Tortilla de Patatas in any sense of the way. I purely took inspiration/ideas and that is all.

    With that being said, this is where the fun begins, since we are not following the traditional recipe and only taking inspiration , you can add any vegetable that you wish.

    Being a herb and spice freak it doesn't take much for Charla to find a way to sneak in a few herbs here and there and create a tasty omelette.

    I took the liberty to add some bell peppers, onions, coriander and parsley.

    Ingredients You Will Need

    ingredients for the omelette

    • Eggs: You will want eggs (excuse the type on the picture) that are large for this recipe to offer more density.
    • Sweet Potatoes: The white or flesh sweet potatoes work just fine.
    • Bell Peppers: Any bell peppers will do, red, orange, yellow, green etc....
    • Onion: Any type of onion is fine to use, yellow, white or red even shallots!
    • Parsley/Coriander (Cilantro): I used both herbs but I know some people loathe cilantro so skip it if you wish
    • Black Pepper: Gives the recipe a nice kick
    • Pink Salt: Used for flavour!
    • Oil: Any high smoke point oil works - avocado, olive or coconut oil work best!

    How to Cook a Sweet Potato Omelette

    steps 1-3 boiling sweet potatoe and sauteing onions and peppers

    • Bring a medium sized saucepan to the boil then carefully lower the sweet potato slices in the pot and boil for 6-8 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pricked with a fork (make sure not to overcook the potatoes as they will be mushy).
    • Once the potatoes have cooked, immediately drain the water off in a colander to prevent the potatoes from continuing to cook. Allow to cool down.
    • Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan on medium heat then proceed to saute the onions and bell peppers until soft for 2-3 minutes.

    steps 4-5 beating eggs and adding sweet potatoes to the pan

    • Meanwhile, crack and beat the eggs in a bowl with the herbs, black pepper and pink salt.
    • Arrange the sweet potatoes, bell peppers and onions spaced out evenly in the pan being careful not to overcrowd.

    steps 6-7 setting the omelette in the pan

    • Pour the eggs into the frying pan, distributing evenly.
    • Cook the first side of the omelette until slightly brown, lift the side of the omelette to determine its readiness.
    • Either toss the omelette over using the plate and slide method (see notes of the post) or my preferred method of cooking the top using a preheat grill/broiler. Either way cook the other side until golden brown.
    • Serve accordingly.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I Cook the Sweet Potato Omelette in The Oven?

    Yes you can. Once you've boiled the potatoes and sauteed the onions. After you have beaten the eggs and have your tortilla mix ready.

    Simply pour the egg mixture into a baking mould and cook until the top is golden brown. This should take roughly 15-20 minutes.

    It This Recipe Freezer Friendly?

    I wouldn't advise freezing any omelette because the texture upon thawing out would change. I don't think an omelette freezes well.

    Alternatively you can store an omelette in the refrigerator for up to 72 hours.

    Is It Possible to Make This Recipe Using Just Egg Whites?

    Yes, if you want to omit the egg yolk and make a high protein omelette then use egg whites only.

    Additional Ingredients to Add to Your Omelette

    • Meat - shredded or ground
    • Seafood
    • Mushrooms
    • Zucchini/courgette
    • Pumpkin/squash
    • Dairy free cheese
    • Chives
    • Carrots

    Notes and Tips

    • The density of the omelette is varied according to the number of additional (if any) veggies and egg quantity. Since the eggs are responsible for forming the structure of the omelette, the more eggs used the thicker the tortilla, so keep that in mind.
    • The smaller the frying pan the thicker the omelette. I used a 24cm frying pan 8 eggs which created a some thickness
    • Be sure to cook your omelette on both sides. Might I add another handy tip for flipping over the tortilla. When I cooked the first side, rather than toss the darn thing over, I placed the pan under the grill (broiler) and cooked the top half.  It’s so much more simpler and hassle free.  Alternatively, there is another method you can use if you’re unwilling to try the above, that is to toss the omelette over onto a large plate and slide it back into the frying pan (the plate and slide method/cow boy flip)

    two pieces of omelette on top of each other

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    close up of the omelette

    Sweet Potato Omelette

    Add some sweet potatoes and make the best, tasty and super filling omelette
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 12 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 204kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 6-8 large eggs
    • 1 cup of mixed bell peppers sliced chopped
    • 1 medium onion sliced
    • 1 large sweet potato sliced, halved and peeled (or 2 small ones)
    • 1 teaspoon of parsley
    • ½ teaspoon of coriander optional (cilantro)
    • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt
    • 2 tablespoon of coconut oil

    Instructions

    • Bring a medium sized saucepan to the boil then carefully lower the sweet potato slices in the pot and boil for 6-8 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pricked with a fork (make sure not to overcook the potatoes as they will be mushy).
    • Once the potatoes have cooked, immediately drain the water off in a colander to prevent the potatoes from continuing to cook. Allow to cool down.
    • Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan on medium heat then proceed to saute the onions and bell peppers until soft for 2-3 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, crack and beat the eggs in a bowl with the herbs, black pepper and pink salt.
    • Arrange the sweet potatoes, bell peppers and onions spaced out evenly in the pan being careful not to overcrowd.
    • Pour the eggs into the frying pan, distributing evenly.
    • Cook the first side of the omelette until slightly brown, lift the side of the omelette to determine its readiness.
    • Either toss the omelette over using the plate and slide method (see notes of the post) or my preferred method of cooking the top using a preheat grill. Either way cook the other side until golden brown.
    • Serve accordingly.

    Notes

    • The density of the omelette is varied according to the number of additional (if any) veggies and egg quantity. Since the eggs are responsible for forming the structure of the omelette, the more eggs used the thicker the tortilla, so keep that in mind.
    • The smaller the frying pan the thicker the omelette. I used a 24cm frying pan 8 eggs which created thickness.
    • Be sure to cook your omelette on both sides. Might I add another handy tip for flipping over the tortilla. When I cooked the first side, rather than toss the darn thing over, I placed the pan under the grill (broiler) and cooked the top half.  It’s so much more simpler and hassle free.  Alternatively, there is another method you can use if you’re unwilling to try the above, that is toss the omelette over onto a large plate and slide it back into the frying pan (the plate and slide/cow boy flip method)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6348IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Dorlee

      January 02, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you Charla - This turned out so yummy! The only difficulty I had was with turning the omelette over. I’d like to try baking this in the oven next time. What temperature should I use for 15-20 minutes?

      Reply
      • Charla

        January 02, 2021 at 6:58 pm

        Hi Dorlee, glad you liked the recipe. Yes, turning the omelette isn't easy which is why I simply grill (use a broiler) to finsih off the top of the omelette. I haven't tried baking it in the oven but you could try baking it at 180c/356f. This temperature is the average oven temp, you would need to keep a watchful on the omelette as it bakes. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Dannii

      March 16, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      We make this quite often and the kids love it too. Very filling.

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 16, 2020 at 3:33 pm

        Thanks Dannii

        Reply
    3. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain

      March 16, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      Thas is the most wholesome and delicious looking omelet I have seen in a LONG time! LOVe the addition of sweet potatoes!

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 16, 2020 at 1:41 pm

        Thank you SOOO much Marie-Charlotte

        Reply
    4. Michelle

      March 16, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      I made this at the weekend, it's so good! Everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 16, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Glad you liked it Michelle.

        Reply
    5. kim

      March 16, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! It was way easier than I thought it would be and had such great flavor. Will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 16, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks for the feedback Kim

        Reply
    6. Danielle Wolter

      March 16, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my, this sounds incredible! I can't wait to try this next week for my meal prep breakfast!!

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 16, 2020 at 12:13 pm

        Thank you and you are welcome!!

        Reply
    7. Jolie

      February 23, 2015 at 9:28 am

      Another beautifully presented meal Charla. I also loved the commentary - I must admit I am guilty of just treating food as a 'basic biological necessity' when life gets busy!
      I actually made an omelette similar to this one today, but I like your idea of bell peppers and sweet potato - so colorful!

      Reply
      • Charla

        February 23, 2015 at 7:38 pm

        Thanks Jolie, I had a feeling you would ahead over to my blog and comment on this specific recipe. I hope you get a chance to try my rendition of Tortilla de Patatas.

        Reply
    8. ohmydish.com

      February 23, 2015 at 7:27 am

      I love sweet potatoes, this is a great way to include them in a nice omelette.

      Reply
      • Charla

        February 23, 2015 at 7:59 am

        I know right, I hope you get to try this soon.

        Reply

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