28/10/2025
Quick, nourishing meals can be especially helpful during cancer treatment, particularly when energy is low and time is limited. The Spanish Tortilla is one of the recipes featured in the Nourish Cookbook, created by Niamh Corkery, Senior Dietitian at Mater Private Network’s Mid-Western Radiation Oncology Centre in Limerick.
This simple, high-protein dish is easy to prepare and can be adapted to suit your taste. It’s a practical option for anyone looking to eat nutritious meals while managing the demands of treatment and day-to-day life.
You can find the full recipe below. If you would like to receive a digital copy of the book, please contact us at limerickradiotherapy@materprivate.ie
Recipe
Ingredients:
• 10 eggs
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 3 onions, finely sliced
• 600g potatoes, peeled and diced
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Method:
• In a bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Place the onions and potatoes in a frying pan over a medium heat and leave them to cook for 15 minutes, making sure that you come back to the pan every few minutes to stir.
• Once the potatoes and onions are cooked, put them in the bowl of whisked eggs, season with salt and pepper and mix together.
• Place the frying pan back over a low heat, add the remaining olive oil, and pour in the egg, potato and onion mixture. Leave to cook for about 15 minutes or until the egg has fully set.
• Now to flip the tortilla over! Place a plate over the pan and flip the pan over so the tortilla comes out onto the plate, cooked side up. Slide the tortilla back into the pan with the cooked side facing upwards. Leave to cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Once cooked, you can eat the tortilla either warm or cold. Also delicious served with pesto drizzled over.
