Family Friendly Cheesy Cauliflower and Arugula Omelette
A quick 15-minute dinner featuring a fluffy, whole-egg omelette melted with sharp cheddar, crisp baby arugula, and tender roasted cauliflower. Easily split so adults enjoy leafy greens inside while kids get a plain cheesy version with cauliflower on the side.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Jen + Lila
Jen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk
Time saver
Store leftover cooked cauliflower in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Set a large non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Set a large non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Set a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add half of the olive oil. Add the frozen cauliflower florets and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred around the edges. Season with a pinch of salt. Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
Look for: tender and lightly charred around the edges
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Whisk the whole eggs thoroughly with salt…
In a medium bowl, whisk the whole eggs thoroughly with salt and black pepper until completely uniform and slightly frothy.
Look for: completely uniform and slightly frothy
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Return the skillet to medium heat and…
Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining olive oil. Pour in the whisked eggs, tilting the pan so they coat the surface evenly.
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As the edges begin to set
As the edges begin to set, gently push them inward with a spatula, tilting the pan to let uncooked egg flow to the edges. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the surface is mostly set but still moist.
Look for: the surface is mostly set but still moist
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For the child's portion
For the child's portion, scoop out one-third of the cooked egg onto a separate plate, fold over half of the cheddar cheese inside, and serve with a portion of the warm cauliflower on the side.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese, cooked cauliflower, and fresh baby arugula over one half of the remaining omelette in the skillet. Fold the other half over the filling and cook for 1 minute until the cheese melts and the arugula wilts slightly.
Look for: the cheese melts and the arugula wilts slightly
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Transfer to plates and serve immediately
Transfer to plates and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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