Broccoli and Cheddar Omelet with Whole Wheat Toast
A quick and satisfying morning staple featuring fluffy eggs, melted cheddar, and tender broccoli. Served with hearty whole wheat toast to keep your energy steady all day.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 12-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you have leftover roasted vegetables from dinner, just toss them straight into the eggs to completely skip the chopping and sautéing step.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat the butter or olive oil in…
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Heat the butter or olive oil in…
Heat the butter or olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped broccoli and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until tender and bright green.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Pour the eggs into the skillet over…
Pour the eggs into the skillet over the broccoli. Let it cook undisturbed for 1 minute until the edges start to set. Gently lift the edges with a spatula, tilting the pan to let uncooked egg flow underneath.
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Once the eggs are mostly set but…
Once the eggs are mostly set but still slightly soft on top, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over one half of the omelet.
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Fold the other half over the cheese
Fold the other half over the cheese, cover the pan, and turn off the heat. Let it sit for 1 minute so the cheese melts completely.
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While the omelet finishes
While the omelet finishes, toast the whole wheat bread. Serve the omelet hot alongside the toast.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Chopping the broccoli very small is…
Chopping the broccoli very small is the secret here; it cooks rapidly in the pan and folds into the omelet beautifully without tearing the eggs.
If you have leftover roasted vegetables…
If you have leftover roasted vegetables from dinner, just toss them straight into the eggs to completely skip the chopping and sautéing step.
For an extra fiber boost
For an extra fiber boost, look for a whole wheat or seeded bread that provides at least 4 grams of fiber per slice.
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