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title: "Chilean Vegetable Omelette — Homemade Tortilla de Verduras for 4"
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# Chilean Vegetable Omelette — Homemade Tortilla de Verduras for 4

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

![Chilean vegetable omelette cut into wedges](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chilean-vegetable-omelette-tortilla-de-verduras-featured.jpg)*Chilean vegetable omelette*

Chilean vegetable omelette, or tortilla de verduras, is a thick, flipped omelette of sautéed onion, red bell pepper, and grated carrot with cooked green beans and corn, bound with flour and frothy beaten eggs and cooked in olive oil until set on both sides. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4.

A simple, budget friendly recipe made with whatever vegetables are in season or in your fridge, served as an appetizer or main course.

Contents

- [1. How to Make a Vegetable Omelette?](#How_to_Make_a_Vegetable_Omelette)
- [2. Nutritional Information](#Nutritional_Information)
- [3. Homemade Chilean Vegetable Omelette Recipe](#Homemade_Chilean_Vegetable_Omelette_Recipe)
  - [3.1. Ingredients](#Ingredients)
  - [3.2. Instructions](#Instructions)
- [4. Additional Tips](#Additional_Tips)
  - [4.1. Beat the eggs until frothy](#Beat_the_eggs_until_frothy)
  - [4.2. Sauté the vegetables first](#Saute_the_vegetables_first)
  - [4.3. Heat the pan well](#Heat_the_pan_well)
- [5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs)
  - [5.1. 1. Why did my omelette stick to the pan?](#1_Why_did_my_omelette_stick_to_the_pan)
  - [5.2. 2. Can I use frozen vegetables?](#2_Can_I_use_frozen_vegetables)
  - [5.3. 3. Do I need to beat the eggs to stiff peaks?](#3_Do_I_need_to_beat_the_eggs_to_stiff_peaks)
  - [5.4. 4. How do I replace the flour if I am celiac?](#4_How_do_I_replace_the_flour_if_I_am_celiac)
  - [5.5. 5. Which vegetables work best?](#5_Which_vegetables_work_best)
- [6. Did You Know?](#Did_You_Know)
- [7. Recommended](#Recommended)

## How to Make a Vegetable Omelette?

Use your favorite vegetables or whatever you have, always cooked first and folded into a base of egg and a little flour. The vegetables are sautéed to release their water, mixed with the beaten eggs, and the omelette is cooked on one side, flipped onto a plate, and finished on the other.

## Nutritional Information

Each serving of vegetable omelette contains approximately 210 kcal, 10 g of protein, 12 g of fat, 17 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of fiber, 3 g of sugars, and 250 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Chilean Vegetable Omelette Recipe

**Preparation:** 15 minutes
**Cooking:** 10 minutes
**Servings:** 4

### Ingredients

- 6 large eggs
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 cups of cooked green beans
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup of corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- Olive oil
- Merkén (optional)
- Fine salt
- Black pepper

### Instructions

1. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the onion, bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté, stirring with a wooden spoon, until cooked. Add the oregano, lower the heat, season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of merkén if you like, mix, and transfer to a bowl.

![Farm eggs for Chilean vegetable omelette](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/farm-eggs-vegetable-omelette.jpg)*Farm Eggs*

1. Add the green beans, corn, and flour and mix well. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, pour them over the vegetables, and fold gently. Check the seasoning.

![Mixed vegetables for Chilean tortilla de verduras](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mixed-vegetables-tortilla-de-verduras.jpg)*Mixed Vegetables*

1. In a large skillet, heat a good splash of olive oil over high heat and pour in the omelette mixture, spreading it over the pan. Lower to medium heat and cook until the edges set and bubbles appear on the surface, about 5 minutes.

![Chilean olive oil for cooking a vegetable omelette](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chilean-olive-oil-omelette.jpg)*Olive Oil*

1. Place a large plate over the skillet and carefully flip the omelette onto it. Add a little more oil, slide the omelette back into the pan, and cook the other side for a couple of minutes. Cut into quarters and serve hot, on its own or with rice, mashed potatoes, or fries.

## Additional Tips

### Beat the eggs until frothy

Beating in air lets the egg proteins form a light, airy network as they set, instead of a dense block.

### Sauté the vegetables first

Cooking the carrots, onion, and pepper first releases their water in the pan, so the omelette does not turn watery and hard to set.

### Heat the pan well

The oil must be very hot before you pour in the mixture, or the egg will stick.

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Green beans | Spinach, chopped | 2 cups, wilted | Greener |
| Corn | Zucchini, diced and sautéed | ½ cup | Lighter |
| Flour | Chickpea flour or cornstarch | 2 tablespoons | Gluten free |
| Fresh vegetables | Frozen vegetables | Same amount, thawed and dried | Convenient |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. Why did my omelette stick to the pan?

Usually the oil was not hot enough or the pan is poorly seasoned. Heat the olive oil well before pouring in the mixture so the egg does not grab the metal.

### 2. Can I use frozen vegetables?

Yes, but thaw and dry them very well first. Frozen vegetables hold a lot of water that can ruin the egg mixture.

### 3. Do I need to beat the eggs to stiff peaks?

No, but beating them until frothy is key so the omelette is light and soft rather than dense.

### 4. How do I replace the flour if I am celiac?

Use chickpea flour or cornstarch in the same amount. Both bind the mixture perfectly.

### 5. Which vegetables work best?

The base recipe uses green beans, corn, and carrot, but spinach, zucchini, or cooked cauliflower also work well.

## Did You Know?

The word tortilla comes from the Latin torta, a round cake, and it names very different dishes, from the Mexican corn tortilla to the Spanish potato omelette.

## Recommended

- [Chilean Green Bean Omelette Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-green-bean-omelette-tortilla-de-porotos-verdes-recipe/)
- [Chilean Cauliflower Omelette Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-cauliflower-omelette-tortilla-de-coliflor-recipe/)
- [Spanish Potato Omelette Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/spanish-potato-omelette-tortilla-de-papas-recipe/)
- [Chilean Sustancias Dulces Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-sustancias-dulces-homemade-marshmallows-recipe/)