Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as rosemary, oregano, sage, thyme or marjoram)
  • 3 cups leftover roast potatoes, chopped
  • 310 g corn kernels, drained
  • sea salt, to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup tasty cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • mixed salad green, to serve
  • crusty roll, to serve
  • fresh parsley, to garnish

Method

  • Grease a 19cm x 30cm (approximately 71/2 inch x 12 inch) pan and line the sides and base with baking paper.
  • Heat oil in a large pan, preferably non-stick, add the onion and red pepper and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft; add the garlic, paprika, herbs, potatoes, corn and salt and pepper, to taste; cook, stirring regularly, until hot.
  • Spread the potato mixture over the base of the prepared pan; pour the eggs over the top of the vegetables and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Cook in a moderate oven (180°C, 350°-375°F, 4-5 gas mark) for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture has set; stand for 5 minutes before removing the tortilla from the pan.
  • Serve warm or cold tortilla slices with mixed salad leaves and crusty bread rolls; and garnish with parsley.