SPANISH TORTILLA BITES WITH WINTER GREENS AND GARLIC

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Spanish Tortilla Bites with Winter Greens and Garlic image

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Garlic     Appetizer     Christmas     Tortillas     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 36 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the tortilla:
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon plus 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
2 cups plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 packed cups winter greens, such as collards, Lacinato kale or mustard greens, stems removed, leaves cut into 1/4-inch thick ribbons
2 pounds starchy potatoes, such as Yukon gold, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (6 to 8 medium potatoes)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
Freshly ground black pepper
10 large eggs
For the pimentón aioli:
1/2 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellman's
1 teaspoon pimentón or smoked Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1 large garlic clove, finely minced

Steps:

  • In a 12- to 14-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the greens and cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted and softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Wipe out the skillet and heat 2 cups oil over medium heat until a potato added to the oil sizzles gently. Add half the potatoes and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are soft but not browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove potato mixture with a slotted spoon and transfer to the bowl with the greens. Repeat with remaining potato mixture, reserving oil. Season potato mixture with 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the eggs and stir carefully to combine, keeping the potatoes intact.
  • In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup reserved oil and swirl to coat. When the pan is hot, add the egg mixture and reduce the heat to low. Give it a shake and gently agitate the eggs in the middle of the pan with a spatula. As the tortilla sets, occasionally shake the pan and run the spatula along the rim to keep the tortilla from sticking. Cook until the eggs are almost set, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the pimentón aioli. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, pimentón, Tabsaco, and garlic. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When you can easily lift the side of the tortilla up with the spatula and see underneath, it is ready to flip. Place a plate, platter, or inverted or rimless baking sheet larger than the skillet on top of the tortilla in the skillet, then flip the skillet over so the tortilla transfers onto the plate. Slide the tortilla back into the skillet and add any runny egg that was left on the plate. Continue to cook until tortilla is light golden on the underside, pushing the edges under to give it a nice round shape, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Flip tortilla onto a wire rack to cool. To serve, thinly slice around the perimeter to square off the sides (save those for a cook's treat). Cut the tortilla in 6 equal rows lengthwise and widthwise to make 36 bites. Serve tortilla with aioli for dipping.
  • DO AHEAD: The tortilla can be made 3 days in advance, kept whole, wrapped tightly in plastic, and refrigerated. The aioli can be made 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

Aamir Khan
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These tortilla bites are so versatile. I've made them with different types of vegetables and they're always delicious.


Thamae Moeketsi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for brunch or lunch.


Asinee Watchmaker
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tortilla bites turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ron Crouch
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These tortilla bites were a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with some more seasoning.


Gershon Ayieko
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I wasn't sure how I would like the winter greens in this recipe, but they actually added a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Aftab Hassan
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I made these tortilla bites for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them without complaint.


Shrwan Chaudhary
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These tortilla bites are perfect for a quick and easy meal. They're also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Talh Ali
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I've never made a tortilla before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Malik Sonu
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The winter greens and garlic add a nice depth of flavor to the tortilla.


Tevaro Tevi
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These Spanish tortilla bites were a hit at my brunch party! They were easy to make and disappeared quickly.