From above, you're greeted with a vibrantly colored, rustic-edged tortilla, looking golden and crisp. Garnished with sprigs of fresh parsley, and slices of chorizo, it exudes a warm, inviting aura. The red accents of piquillo peppers scattered on top bring a splash of color contrasting the golden hues.

Caramelized Onion Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo and Piquillo Peppers

Name: Caramelized Onion Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo and Piquillo Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 large onion thinly sliced; 150g chorizo sliced; 1 jar of piquillo peppers drained and chopped; 3 large potato peeled and thinly sliced; 6 egg whisked; a handful parsley chopped; for cooking olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

A Spanish breakfast extravaganza with sweet caramelized onion.

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 50 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · October 20, 2025

A little about this dish

Introducing our Spanish-inspired breakfast recipe which hero ingredient is onion, transformed into an unexpected breakfast treat. Melding traditional Spanish flavors with a fresh twist, the spotlight falls on Caramelized Onion Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo and Piquillo Peppers.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large onion — 2 — thinly sliced
Chorizo — 150g — sliced
Jar of piquillo peppers — 1 — drained and chopped
Large potato — 3 — peeled and thinly sliced
Egg — 6 — whisked
Parsley — a handful — chopped
Olive oil — for cooking
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥘🧅🔥

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick pan, add the thinly sliced onions. Cook on low heat until they're caramelized, this should take around 15-20 minutes.
Step 2 — 🔥🥘🍖

Increase the heat to medium, add the sliced chorizo and cook until they become crispy.
Step 3 — 🥔🧂🥚

Layer the sliced potatoes in the pan, season with salt and pepper, then pour the whisked eggs over the top.
Step 4 — 🥘🌶️🌿

Scatter the chopped piquillo peppers and chopped parsley over the top.
Step 5 — 🍳⏲️⬇️

Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Flip the tortilla carefully and cook the other side for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the eggs are set.
Step 6 — ⏰🔪🍽️

Let the tortilla rest for a few minutes, then cut it into wedges and serve.

A final fox tip

This Spanish-inspired tortilla can easily transform from brunch to a lunchtime affair. Just throw in some dressed salad greens for a wonderful, filling meal. Be creative and swap chorizo for smoky bacon or piquillo peppers for your preferred bell peppers. Kids will enjoy layering the potatoes and whisking eggs.