Roasted Vegetable Omelet

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A roasted vegetable omelet is where leftovers become intention. Vegetables that were roasted earlier — carrots, peppers, onions, zucchini, broccoli — find new life folded into eggs, warm and comforting. It’s not rushed food. It’s the kind of meal you make when you want something nourishing without starting from scratch.

Omelets have always been about adaptability. They welcome whatever vegetables are in season, in the fridge, or growing nearby. Roasting the vegetables first deepens their flavor, adding sweetness and richness that balances beautifully with eggs.

In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, a roasted vegetable omelet represents balance and practicality. Vegetables lead the plate, eggs support them, and the result feels complete without excess. It’s a reminder that eating more vegetables doesn’t require strict rules — just thoughtful choices, one meal at a time.

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Roasted Vegetable Omelet

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Roasted vegetable omelet is a simple, satisfying meal made with eggs and oven-roasted vegetables for an easy, vegetable-forward breakfast or lunch.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 94

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup roasted vegetables any mix: peppers, onions, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Grated cheese or plant-based cheese
  • Fresh herbs parsley, chives, basil
  • Spinach or arugula

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Crack eggs into a bowl.
  2. Season with salt and pepper and whisk lightly.
  3. Heat olive oil or butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  4. Add roasted vegetables and warm 1–2 minutes.
  5. Pour eggs over vegetables.
  6. Tilt pan to spread evenly.
  7. Cook 2–3 minutes, until edges set.
  8. Fold & Finish
  9. Add cheese or herbs if using.
  10. Fold omelet in half and cook 1–2 minutes more until just set.
  11. Slide onto a plate and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 91mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 356IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Meal prep: roast vegetables ahead for quick breakfasts
Grow-it-yourself: peppers, onions, herbs, and greens are easy home crops
Lighter version: use egg whites or fewer eggs
Serve with: salad, toast, or leftover roasted vegetables

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