Pastel de Tortillas
“Pastel de tortillas” is a Spanish‑style baked dish that layers slices of tortillas (like Spanish tortilla de patatas or sometimes even regular flour tortillas, depending on the recipe) with vegetables—often potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and zucchini—and sometimes egg and cheese to bind it together.Think of it as a cross between a vegetable gratin and a tortilla‑based casserole: tender layers of sautéed veggies baked until golden, juicy, and slightly crisp on top. The potatoes add heartiness, the zucchini gives it moisture, the tomato brings sweetness and acidity, and the onion rounds out the flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes sliced
- 4 flour tortillas or corn tortillas, (about 20 cm / 8 in diameter)
- 4 eggs
- 150 ml milk or cream (½ cup + 2 tbsp)
- 100 g grated cheese (1 cup) (Manchego, mozzarella, or cheddar—your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch paprika or oregano, for extra flavor (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a medium baking dish with a little olive oil.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Add the onion and cook gently until soft and translucent.
- Add the potatoes and zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes until slightly tender. They don’t need to be completely cooked—they’ll finish in the oven.
- Place a tortilla at the bottom of the dish.
- Spread a layer of the cooked vegetables on top, add a few tomato slices, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat the layers until you use all ingredients, finishing with a tortilla on top and the rest of the cheese.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk (or cream) together, season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika or oregano.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered tortillas. Let it soak for 5–10 minutes so the tortillas absorb some of the mix.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until puffed and golden on top.
- Let it cool slightly before cutting into wedges so it sets nicely.
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Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 193mg (64%)Sodium: 476mg (21%)Potassium: 938mg (27%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 1172IU (23%)Vitamin C: 41mg (50%)Calcium: 326mg (33%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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