Spanish Scrambled Eggs with Peppers and Potatoes Recipe
These scrambled eggs are a hearty Spanish-style breakfast: soft eggs, sautéed potatoes, and sweet peppers all in one pan. In many bars in Spain, similar dishes are served in the morning to workers who need a solid start to the day. The flavors are a bit like a potato tortilla, but here everything is looser and less “formal.”
A simple one-pan breakfast inspired by Spanish bars, combining the comfort of scrambled eggs with the satisfying bite of crispy-edged potatoes and sweet peppers. It captures the flavor of a Spanish tortilla in a quicker, more relaxed form.
Chef's tips
Cut the potatoes into evenly sized small cubes so they cook through at the same time and brown nicely without burning. Don’t rush the frying step: well-cooked potatoes and vegetables are the base of the flavor. Take the eggs off the heat while they are still a bit creamy—they will continue to set in the residual heat of the pan.
How to serve
Serve straight from the pan with rustic bread or a baguette for scooping. You can add a side of simple tomato salad or a few slices of cured ham for a more substantial brunch. It also works well as a late breakfast or light lunch.
Ingredients
- eggs cracked into a bowl - 4 pieces
- potatoes peeled, cut into small cubes about 1 cm - 250 g
- bell pepper red, finely diced - 0.5 pieces
- onion finely diced - 0.5 pieces
- olive oil - 3 tablespoons
- sweet paprika ground - 0.5 teaspoons
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley fresh, chopped, for sprinkling - 1 tablespoon
- bread for serving, optionally toasted - 2 slices
Preparation
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Add the diced potatoes, season with a pinch of salt, and fry for 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until they are soft inside and lightly browned on the edges; if they start to burn, reduce the heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil if needed, and fry for another 5–6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and are lightly golden.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt, pepper, and sweet paprika until the whites and yolks are well combined.
- Reduce the heat under the pan to medium-low, spread the potatoes and vegetables evenly, then pour in the egg mixture.
- Cook the scrambled eggs for 3–4 minutes, gently stirring from the bottom with a wooden spatula, until the eggs are set but still slightly moist and creamy.
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the scrambled eggs with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, preferably with slices of bread for scooping the eggs straight from the pan.
Storage
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