How long does it take to make Savory Broccoli Microgreens Omelette?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Broccoli microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This fluffy omelette packed with broccoli microgreens is a protein-rich meal perfect for breakfast or brunch.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Broccoli microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup broccoli microgreens
1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
Pour the egg mixture over the sautéed vegetables, allowing it to cook for a few minutes until the edges start to set.
Sprinkle broccoli microgreens and cheese (if using) over one half of the omelette.
Fold the omelette in half and continue cooking until fully set, then serve warm.
Broccoli microgreens are frequently studied among edible microgreens for their phytochemical content, particularly sulforaphane precursors found in the seeds and sprouts of brassica crops. Culinary use focuses on their mild, slightly peppery flavor as a finishing green.
• Brassica microgreens including broccoli have been studied for elevated concentrations of glucosinolates and sulforaphane precursors relative to mature heads.
moderate evidence• Micronutrient levels in broccoli microgreens vary by seed source, growing medium, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence• Consuming brassica sprouts and microgreens fresh avoids heat-related breakdown of sulforaphane precursor compounds.
limited 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