Breakfast
Spinach and cheese omelette
A fluffy omelette made with fully cooked British Lion eggs, wilted spinach and cheese for a calcium and iron boost.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 13 min
- Portions
- 1
- Easy
- Pregnancy
- Second trimester
- Third trimester
- Postnatal recovery
- Vegetarian
- High-protein
- Iron-containing
- Calcium-containing

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Ingredients
For 1 portion. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat.
- Step 2. Wash the spinach thoroughly and add to the pan, cooking until wilted.
- Step 3. Beat the eggs in a bowl and season with black pepper.
- Step 4. Pour the eggs over the spinach and tilt the pan to spread evenly.
- Step 5. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the base is set, then scatter over the cheese.
- Step 6. Fold the omelette in half and cook for a further 1–2 minutes until fully set with no runny egg remaining.
- Step 7. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Eggs
- Contains: Milk
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.