How long does it take to make Savory Alfalfa Microgreens Omelette?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated September 15, 2026
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Alfalfa microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This fluffy omelette filled with alfalfa microgreens provides a protein-packed breakfast that is both satisfying and quick to prepare.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Alfalfa microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup alfalfa microgreens
1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Chopped herbs for garnish (optional)
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then pour in the egg mixture.
When the eggs start to set, gently stir in the alfalfa microgreens and cheese if using.
Cook until the edges are firm and the center is slightly runny, then fold the omelette in half.
Slide onto a plate, garnish with chopped herbs, and serve warm.
Microgreens are young edible plants harvested shortly after germination. Published research reports that nutrient and phytochemical concentrations vary substantially by species, seed source, growing conditions, harvest stage, and storage, so crop-specific health claims should be interpreted cautiously.
• Microgreens have been studied as sources of vitamins, carotenoids, minerals, and other bioactive plant compounds.
moderate evidence• Nutrient composition cannot be assumed to be identical across microgreen varieties or production systems.
strong evidence• ChefPax presents this crop primarily for culinary flavor, texture, freshness, and menu variety rather than as a treatment or medical product.
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
3. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
4. Specialty Greens Pack a Nutritional Punch — USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2014