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title: "Chilean Green Bean Omelette — Homemade Tortilla de Porotos Verdes"
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# Chilean Green Bean Omelette — Homemade Tortilla de Porotos Verdes

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-tortilla-de-porotos/)

![Chilean green bean tortilla with a golden surface served on a plate](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-green-bean-omelette-featured.jpg)*Homemade Chilean tortilla de porotos verdes*

Chilean tortilla de porotos verdes is a thick pan-fried omelette of boiled green beans bound with eggs and a little flour, cooked for about 5 minutes per side in olive oil and flipped with a plate. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 20 minutes of cooking and serves 2 people.

It is a light, quick, and very popular everyday dish in Chilean homes, especially in summer, usually served with rice or boiled potatoes and pebre.

## How to Make Chilean Green Bean Omelette?

Tortilla de porotos is quick and gives excellent results whether you use fresh green beans, ideally, or a good frozen product. The beans are boiled, mixed with eggs and flour, and cooked in a skillet until golden on both sides.

## Nutritional Information

Each serving of green bean tortilla contains approximately 300 kcal, 12 g of protein, 15 g of fat (3 g of saturated fat), 30 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of sugars, 186 mg of cholesterol, and 600 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Chilean Tortilla de Porotos Verdes Recipe

**Preparation:** 20 minutes
**Cooking:** 20 minutes
**Servings:** 2 people

### Ingredients

- 500 g (1.1 lb) of green beans
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of salt, plus more for boiling
- Olive oil

### Instructions

1. Place the chopped green beans in a medium pot, cover with cold water, add a tablespoon of salt, and boil for about 7 minutes. Drain and let cool. Transfer the beans to a bowl and add the flour, a teaspoon of salt, and the eggs, and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.

![Fresh green beans cut and ready to boil for the tortilla](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fresh-green-beans-chilean-stew.jpg)*Green beans*

1. Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet and carefully pour in the mixture, tilting the pan to spread it evenly. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until it starts to bubble on the surface. Cover the skillet with a wide plate and flip the tortilla onto it.

![Flour used as a binder for the green bean tortilla](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sifted-flour-homemade-donuts.jpg)*Flour*

1. Add a little more oil and slide the tortilla back into the skillet to cook for about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and drain on paper towels. Serve right away with boiled potatoes or white rice.

## Additional Tips

### Use little oil

Too much oil splatters when you flip the tortilla. Adjust the consistency with a little more flour or another egg.

### Add a sofrito

For more flavor, sauté half a chopped onion with a little oregano or cumin until translucent and add it to the mixture.

![Fresh eggs to bind the green bean tortilla](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fresh-eggs.jpg)*Fresh eggs*

### Add cheese

A handful of grated parmesan or mantecoso cheese adds flavor and helps bind the mixture.

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fresh green beans | Frozen green beans, thawed and drained | 1:1 | Same result |
| Eggs | Chickpea flour and water | 3 tbsp + 3 tbsp per egg | Vegan, denser |
| Wheat flour | Chickpea flour | 1:1 | Gluten-free, nuttier |
| Olive oil | Sunflower oil | 1:1 | More neutral |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes. Thaw them and drain them well so the mixture does not become too wet.

### 2. Can I make it without eggs?

Yes. Use a mixture of chickpea flour and water, or a commercial vegan egg substitute, to bind the ingredients.

### 3. What if my mixture is too runny?

It should be thick and sticky. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until there is no free liquid at the bottom of the bowl.

### 4. How do I flip it without a wide plate?

Use a flat pot lid or a round cutting board larger than the skillet, so the tortilla lands intact.

## What Is Tortilla de Porotos Verdes?

Tortilla de porotos verdes is a Chilean-style omelette packed with green beans, closer to a thick vegetable frittata than a French omelette, eaten for lunch or a light dinner.

## Benefits of Green Beans

Green beans provide fiber, B vitamins, iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc, along with antioxidants.

## Did You Know?

Green beans are the immature pods of the bean plant, harvested before the seeds develop, so although they are cooked like a vegetable, botanically they are a legume.

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