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Spanish Omelette

Don’t have any butternut squash? Use the same weight of any vegetables – carrots; frozen mixed vegetables; sweet potato; white potato. Whatever you have

 

 

spanish omelette
Spanish omelette, a close up picture of a slice

spanish omelette

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
budget meals
,
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Gluten Free
,
Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per portion 51p
Calories: 405.25kcal
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Ingredients

  • 60 g cheddar
  • 5 eggs
  • 160 g butternut squash cut into small cubes (approx 1 cm)
  • 160 g onion also diced
  • 10 ml oil for frying
  • splash milk
  • ½ tsp chilli
  • tsp garlic

Serve With

  • 320 g peas 80g each
  • 1 kg potatoes made into wedges

Instructions

  • Fry butternut squash for approx 10-15 mins gently until tender to the tooth
  • Add onion after 10 mins and fry until softened and browned.
  • Butternut squash will take longer so begin it 5-10 minutes before adding the onion.
  • Whisk egg, grated cheese, milk and spices together in a jug, and then pour over the cooked vegetables.
  • Cook for a few more minutes until most of the omelette seems solid.
  • Place under grill to brown the top.

Serve With

Notes

 
 
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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
spanish omelette
Amount per Serving
Calories
405.25
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13.35
g
21
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.22
g
33
%
Cholesterol
 
220.35
mg
73
%
Sodium
 
203.51
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
1517.5
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
 
51.71
g
17
%
Fiber
 
11.81
g
49
%
Sugar
 
7.42
g
8
%
Protein
 
22.25
g
45
%
Vitamin A
 
5311.3
IU
106
%
Vitamin C
 
72.76
mg
88
%
Calcium
 
262.35
mg
26
%
Iron
 
10.71
mg
60
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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