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
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 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

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 50 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: October 20, 2025

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.

Additional

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.