How long does it take to make Savory Shungiku Microgreen Omelette?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 28, 2026
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Shungiku microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This fluffy omelette features shungiku microgreens for a unique twist, adding a fresh and slightly peppery flavor to your breakfast.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Shungiku 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 cup shungiku microgreens, chopped
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup onion, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Grated cheese for topping (optional)
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 sauté the bell pepper and onion until softened.
Add the chopped shungiku microgreens to the skillet and cook for another minute until wilted.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, tilting to spread evenly, and cook until the edges set, then gently fold the omelette in half.
Cook for another minute, then serve hot with grated cheese if desired.
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