Luscious Lima Bean Omelet
Tortilla de Habas
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium onion roughly chopped
- ¼ pound lima beans
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Serrano ham or prosciutto optional for vegetarian version
- 2 large eggs
- Salt
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet over low heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lima beans, cover, and cook for approximately 30 minutes or until the beans are soft.
- Add the ham (if using) and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Wipe the skillet clean afterward.
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs with salt.
- Mix in the cooked bean and onion mixture.
- Let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat it over high heat until hot.
- Quickly pour in the egg and bean mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high.
- Cook, shaking the skillet often to prevent sticking, until the edges and bottom start browning, and the center is mostly set.
- Use a spatula to carefully flip the omelet to the other side.
- Add more oil to the skillet if needed.
- Continue cooking until the center is fully set but slightly moist.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve the omelet hot.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 300 kcal