Description
Savory Steel Cut Oats are a warm, nutritious dish, perfect for any meal. This recipe combines hearty oats with fresh vegetables and herbs for a flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in steel cut oats and reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- While oats cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Once the oats are cooked, fold them into the skillet mixture and stir gently to combine. Allow to cook together for an additional couple of minutes.
- Serve in bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze individual portions for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg