Description
Creamy Savory Oatmeal brings hearty comfort to breakfast with its rich, umami-packed profile. Nutty oats mingle with salty parmesan, crispy bacon, and a perfectly runny egg, creating a morning meal that satisfies deep hunger pangs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) spinach, chopped
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Seasoning and Optional Toppings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 egg (optional, for topping)
- Grated cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Pour vegetable broth into a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, add oats, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically until achieving a creamy, tender consistency.
- Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, then introduce diced onions and minced garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate chopped spinach into the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until leaves wilt and lose their raw appearance.
- Gently fold the sautéed vegetable mixture into the prepared oatmeal, ensuring even distribution.
- Season the combined mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Optional: In a separate pan, fry an egg to your preferred doneness – sunny-side up or over-easy recommended.
- Transfer the savory oatmeal to a serving bowl and carefully place the fried egg on top.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over the dish if desired, allowing it to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Serve immediately while warm to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Select low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt intake and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Experiment with different greens like kale or Swiss chard for nutritional variety and unique taste experiences.
- Toast oats briefly before cooking to develop deeper, nuttier undertones and improve texture complexity.
- Customize protein options by substituting fried egg with scrambled tofu for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg