INGREDIENTS
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup precooked diced red potatoes, (see Tip)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
6 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup shredded Manchego, or Jack cheese
3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add potatoes, thyme and paprika and cook for 2 minutes more.
2. Lightly whisk eggs and egg whites in a large bowl. Gently stir the potato mixture into the eggs along with cheese, spinach, salt and pepper until combined. Wipe the pan clean; add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and heat over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture, cover and cook until the edges are set and the bottom is browned, 4 to 5 minutes (it will still be moist in the center).
3. To flip the tortilla, run a spatula gently around the edges to loosen them. Invert a large plate over the pan and turn out the tortilla onto it. Slide the tortilla back into the pan and continue cooking until completely set in the middle, 3 to 6 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
***TIPS
Tip: Look for precooked diced potatoes in the refrigerated section of most supermarket produce departments.
NUTRITION
Per serving: 178 calories; 9g fat (3g sat, 4g mono); 217mg cholesterol; 10g carbohydrates; 12g protein; 2g fiber; 433mg sodium; 210mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (35% daily value), Selenium (29% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).
1 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 medium-fat meat
