How long does it take to make Savory Basil Microgreens Omelette?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 26, 2026
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Basil microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Start your day right with this delicious omelette packed with protein and topped with fragrant basil microgreens for added freshness.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Basil microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup basil microgreens
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, then add diced bell pepper and onion. Sauté until softened.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook until the edges begin to set, gently lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath.
Sprinkle cheese over one half of the omelette and top with basil microgreens. Fold the other half over and cook for another minute.
Serve hot, garnished with extra basil microgreens if desired.
Basil microgreens carry the recognizable aromatic profile of fresh basil — linalool, eugenol, and other volatile compounds — and are used as a direct 1:1 garnish substitute for fresh basil in small quantities. Dark Opal Basil adds additional anthocyanin-based purple pigmentation.
• Basil and its aromatic relatives contain volatile essential oil compounds studied for flavor, aroma, and culinary stability.
moderate evidence• Essential oil profile in basil microgreens varies by cultivar, with purple basil varieties known for anthocyanin pigmentation.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017