Spanish omelet

American  

noun

1. an omelet served with a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and green peppers.

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Etymology

Origin of Spanish omelet

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

There’s also a Spanish omelet with potatoes and “Croquet de Pollo,” which he described as creamy chicken fritters with potatoes.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2024

She taught him to make a Spanish omelet.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2022

There would be grapefruit and beef brochette for the high-fare travelers, a croissant and Spanish omelet for the others.

From Time Magazine Archive

She looked surprised, but joined him at his gesture and ordered her usual Spanish omelet, toast, and coffee.

From Teams A Terran Empire story by Wilson, Ann

Thickened, stewed tomatoes are nice, and mushrooms may be added with green peas to the tomatoes for Spanish omelet.

From Civic League Cook Book by