Spinach Tortilla

A delicious vegetarian tortilla made with mashed potato, fresh spinach, aromatic herbs, and cardamom, baked until perfectly set.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 283.7 kcals 1134.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.2 grams 44.7 grams
Fat 20.5 grams 82.1 grams
Protein 13.6 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
30
g
1
piece
Feta Cheese
crumbled, optional garnish
1
piece
Yoghurt
plain, optional garnish
Fruits
15
ml
Lemon Juice
freshly squeezed
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
peeled and roughly chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
60
g
Herbs
mixed fresh such as parsley, coriander, dill and mint, washed and chopped
4
piece
Cardamom
seeds only
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Potato
large floury potato such as King Edward
100
g
Spinach
fresh baby leaves, washed and chopped
4
piece
Spring Onions
trimmed and finely chopped
1
piece
Radish
optional garnish

Steps

  • Boil the potato in salted water for 20 minutes until tender and mash until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Sauté one chopped garlic clove in oil, then wilt the spinach and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl and stir in the spinach mixture, chopped herbs, and spring onions.
  • Whisk in the remaining garlic, cardamom seeds, and additional seasoning.
  • Combine the egg mixture with the mashed potato.
  • Melt the butter in a 25cm ovenproof frying pan to coat the bottom and sides.
  • Pour in the mixture and bake for 30 minutes until the center is set.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.