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savory oatmeal, two ways

Savory Oatmeal, Two Ways: Comfort Food Reimagined

Explore savory oatmeal, two ways, where creamy texture meets hearty toppings for a delightful breakfast twist.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats gluten-free if needed
  • 2 cups Milk of Choice dairy-free options available
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For the Toppings
  • 4 slices Bacon optional for vegetarian version
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil olive oil or butter
  • 2 large Eggs replace with scrambled tofu for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions can substitute with chives
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Za’atar or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine old-fashioned oats, milk, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until thick and tender.
  3. Heat a skillet, add cooking oil, fry eggs sunny-side up, and optionally cook bacon until crispy.
  4. In a bowl, mix green onions, garlic, za’atar, and crushed red pepper. Stir into cooked oats.
  5. Spoon oatmeal into bowls, top with fried eggs, bacon, and the flavored mixture. Optionally add butter.
  6. Fold in corn just before serving, sprinkle with scallions.
  7. Add fresh ground black pepper and drizzle with olive oil before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings according to your personal taste and dietary preferences.

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