Description
Savory Steel Cut Oats are a hearty breakfast option, blending chewy oats with fresh vegetables for a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle boil. Add the steel cut oats and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes until tender but chewy.
- While the oats are cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Then add halved cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until just wilted.
- Once the oats are ready, combine them with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to mix everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. For an added touch of freshness, incorporate chopped herbs like basil or parsley if desired.
- Serve in bowls, garnishing with extra cherry tomatoes or avocado slices for added indulgence.
Notes
- To enhance the nutty flavor of steel cut oats, consider toasting them in a dry pan before boiling.
- Feel free to experiment with additional toppings such as sautéed mushrooms or crumbled feta cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 335g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg