Tortang Kalabasa with Tiger Biscuit – A Sneaky Veggie-Packed Omelet Kids Love!

Nutritious Tortang Kalabasa for Everyone!

Turn nutritious squash into golden, kid-approved omelets with this clever Tiger Biscuit hack! Our Tortang Kalabasa combines the natural sweetness of squash with crispy edges for a fun, flavorful twist on classic Filipino torta – perfect for picky eaters and health-conscious foodies alike.

Why This Omelet Wins:

🎃 Sneaky Nutrition – Squash is packed with vitamin A & fiber (shhh!)
🐯 Tiger Biscuit Magic – Adds crunchy texture kids adore
👶 Kid-Approved – Looks fun, tastes mildly sweet (no veggie resistance!)
⏱️ 20-Minute Meal – Breakfast, lunch, or merienda solved

Pro Tips for Perfect Tortang Kalabasa:

✔️ Grate squash finely – Ensures even cooking and no stringy bits
✔️ Medium-low heat – For golden crust without burning
✔️ Let batter rest 5 mins – Helps biscuits soften slightly

Creative Serving Ideas:

🍅 With banana ketchup – Filipino kid classic!
🥑 Top with avocado slices – For extra creaminess
🍞 Sandwich between pandesal – Ultimate portable snack

Love torta variations? Try these next:
🍆 Tortang Talong (smoky eggplant omelet)
🎣 Tortang Sardinas (budget-friendly fish version)
🌿 Tortang Okra (for fiber lovers)

Watch little faces light up when they ask for seconds! 😊

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Happy cooking! 👩🍳💛

Cooking Video Recipe: Kalabasa Torta Recipe

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Tortang Kalabasa with Tiger Biscuit – A Sneaky Veggie-Packed Omelet Kids Love!

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Main Dish, Snacks Recipe Keys: B Beef E Egg Quick Meals Vegetable

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 3 Calories: 640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This omelet is made from a squash and tiger biscuit combination. Tortang kalabasa with tiger biscuit is very easy to make, and surely kids will love this squash recipe.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup kalabasa / squash (grated)
• 260 g corned beef
• 1 egg
• ¹⁄₂ tsp ground black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ tsp salt
• ¹⁄₂ tsp paprika powder
• 150 g tiger vanilla biscuits
• spring onion (chopped)
• cooking oil (to fry)

Instructions

1. Peel off the skin of the squash and grate. Move the grated squash to a mixing bowl.

2. Add corn beef in the can. Season it with ground black pepper, salt, and paprika powder. Mix until well combined, then add the egg and mix again.

3. Grind tiger biscuit using a grinding machine or a blender, or crush it with your hands.

4. Add the crushed biscuits to the squash mixture and mix well. Add the chopped spring onion and mix again.

5. In a pan, pre-heat cooking oil for frying.

6. Make an omelet with 1/4 cup of the squash mixture and fry it over low to medium heat. Do the same until all are consumed and fried.

7. Use paper towels to absorb excess oil.

8. Serve. Enjoy and Share!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 640kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 42.1g65%

Saturated Fat 9.5g48%

Cholesterol 29mg10%

Sodium 771mg33%

Potassium 335mg10%

Total Carbohydrate 55.1g19%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%

Sugars 19.3g

Protein 11g22%

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Calcium 1 mg

Iron 32 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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