It’s surprising how many eggs seem to accumulate when you are not baking, so as soon as the oven was back in service I had to find a way to use them. I’m sure you are probably wondering why I didn’t just stop buying them, but they are hand-delivered to my husband by the woman who keeps them and works alongside him, so it would be rude not to buy them each week, don’t you think?
So what to do with them, hmm let’s have a look in the fridge and see what is there… oh yes, some mini peppers and a courgette, dice and slice them and add a tablespoon of oil then roast in the oven at 180C for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables have started to soften and blacken round the edges.
Now what else can I add…some leftover lamb chopped into pieces and a packet of ready cooked rice, you don’t need to add the rice but it does make it more substantial.
Beat five eggs with 1/2 teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika and mix through the other ingredients.
Grated cheese on top is optional, but a nice finish. Put back into the oven to bake for about 30 minutes or until set in the middle. Serve with salad.
I’m entering my Mexican Tortilla for The Spice Trail run by Vanesther at Bangers and Mash as the challenge is celebrating Mexican food this month.
I’m also adding this to the No Waste Food Challenge as I used up some extra eggs, random veg from the fridge and leftover roast lamb. It is run by Elizabeth at Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary and hosted this month at JibberJabberUK
Pam says
Sounds good, Mexican works for me! I'm new here and like your blog, esp since I grew up on a farm in Ohio. I want to visit Scotland some day, we were all around it, but never got there…
Janice Pattie says
Welcome, Pam! I hope you manage to visit Scotland it is a beautiful country and full of history and culture. I hope you'll visit Farmersgirl Kitchen again.
Deena Kakaya says
I'm always impressed when anyone makes this dish without looking soggy. Your recipe looks vibrant, fresh, plentiful and enticing x
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Deena.
Stuart Vettese says
Looks delicious Janice!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Stuart!
belleau kitchen says
Oh hello cheesy tortilla! Love this… I think lots of quiches would need to be consumed too… Now where's the tequila?
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Dom, I make this kind of thing all the time, so easy.
Nayna Kanabar says
Delicious and perfect for brunch or lunch served with salad.
Janice Pattie says
oh yes, it would be good for brunch. Not that I ever have brunch, I require breakfast AND lunch lol!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
You have given me some nice tips there Janice. I like the idea of adding paprika and adding cheese on top.
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Jac, I love smoked paprika and add it to recipes as often as I can.
bangers-and-mash.com says
A fantastic way to use up those eggs – your tortilla looks so good. And a great entry for this month's Spice Trail Mexican challenge. Thanks so much for sharing Janice 🙂
Janice Pattie says
Thanks for the inspiration, Vanesther
Chloe King says
Perfect midweek dinner!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Chloe
Miss Messy says
Ooo sounds fabulous to me! Love the paprika! 🙂
Janice Pattie says
Thank you, it was very tasty.
Christian Halfmann says
A delicious meal indeed. Good that you aren't rude …
Janice Pattie says
Hee hee, I try not to be rude, Chris especially when it comes to food!
London Unattached Food says
I rather like tortilla, even though I am not into eggs normally. This one looks good to me!
Janice Pattie says
my husband is not fond of runny eggs but likes them cooked like this.
Karen S Booth says
GREAT idea for my 3 dozen + eggs I brought up to my parents house to use!! LOVE Mexican style food too Janice!
Janice Pattie says
I'm sure you will think of something to do with them Karen, enjoy!
Alison says
This looks lovely and a great way to use up eggs. I love Mexican food
Jibber JabberUK says
Great use of so many leftover and surplus ingredients. Thanks for linking up with this month's No Waste Food Challenge.