Recipe

Potato, pea and bacon tortilla

Apr 27, 2013 2:00pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 20 mins cooking
  • Serves 2
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Ingredients

Potato, pea and bacon tortilla
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 250 gram potatoes, cut into 2 cm pieces
  • 2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme

Method

Potato, pea and bacon tortilla
  • 1
    Heat oil in an 18cm (base measurement) heavy-based frying pan over moderate heat. Cook and stir potato for 2 minutes. Add bacon; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes more or until potato is golden brown. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Reduce heat.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, preheat an oven-grill to high. Whisk eggs, cream and cheese in a medium jug.
  • 3
    Add peas, onion and thyme to potato mixture; stir to distribute evenly. Season with salt. Pour egg mixture over the potato mixture. Cook, without stirring, for 7-8 minutes or until slightly firm around the edges.
  • 4
    Place pan under grill; cook for 5 minutes or until top is golden and set. Turn out onto a plate. Serve cut into wedges.

Notes

Omit bacon. Add a 185g can of drained flaked tuna

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