Twenty-Something and Starving

So here’s a fun fact: my fiance Johnny loves to watch “The George Lopez Show.” This results in me being forced to watch, or at least listen to, “The George Lopez Show.” The other night, after having successfully zoned out on my computer, I was disrupted by my darling Johnny shouting, “Jen! I want chorizo and eggs!”

Que?

“Johnny, do you even know what chorizo is?”

“Well, kinda. George Lopez likes it. It sounds tasty. Can you make it for me?”(Shakes head)

“Sure, babe. I’ll make you chorizo and eggs.”

And there my friends, was my inspiration for breakfast and of course, this recipe.

A Spanish tortilla is a traditional Spanish dish, often served as tapas. The recipe is typically quite simple, usually containing olive oil, eggs, potatoes, onions, salt and pepper. I chose to spice mine up with some chorizo to please my man, but feel free to use whatever meats or vegetables you have lying about your refrigerator.

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

4 eggs

4 small red potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds

1/2 of a small red onion, sliced thin

1/4 cup bell pepper. diced

2 links Spanish chorizo, casings removed

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and onions. Season with salt and pepper.

2. In a separate pan, brown the chorizo.

3. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a medium-sized mixing bowl and set aside.

4. Add the peppers and cooked chorizo to the potatoes and onions.

5. Arrange ingredients in one even layer in the pan. Add the eggs.

6. Allow to cook about 10 minutes, or until the eggs are mostly set, making sure to use your spatula around the edges to keep it loose in the pan.

(Note: Traditionally when the eggs set, you flip the tortilla onto a plate and slide it back into the pan. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for it. This morning I was not, so I placed the pan into a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 5 minutes more to set the top).

7. Remove from oven and let set for about 10 minutes before serving.

8. To serve, carefully flip tortilla onto a plate. Slice into wedges and enjoy!