Description
Savory oatmeal is a warm and comforting dish that transforms traditional sweet oats into a flavorful meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Steel-cut oats are cooked with sautéed shallots, garlic, and seasoned with sea salt and pepper, creating a creamy base. Topped with nutrient-rich sautéed spinach or mushrooms, soft boiled or poached eggs, creamy avocado slices, fresh scallions, microgreens, and a drizzle of hot sauce and lemon juice for brightness, this recipe offers a satisfying, wholesome, and customizable savory option.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallot (about 1 small)
- ¾ cup steel-cut oats
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- 2¼ cups water
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- Sautéed spinach and/or mushrooms
- Soft boiled eggs or poached eggs
- Chopped scallions
- Avocado slices
- Microgreens
- Hot sauce, to drizzle
- Lemon wedge, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Shallots: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallots and cook for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Toast Oats and Add Garlic: Stir in ¾ cup steel-cut oats and 1 grated garlic clove, coating them in the olive oil and shallots mixture to release their nutty aroma.
- Cook Oats: Pour in 2¼ cups water and add ½ teaspoon of sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy with a slight bite.
- Season Oatmeal: Taste and adjust seasoning by adding freshly ground black pepper and more salt if needed. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Prepare Bowls and Add Toppings: Divide the savory oatmeal into bowls. Top each serving with sautéed spinach and/or mushrooms, soft boiled or poached eggs, chopped scallions, avocado slices, and microgreens.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with hot sauce to your preference and serve with a wedge of lemon on the side for a fresh, bright squeeze. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This versatile savory oatmeal recipe is perfect for any meal of the day—breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Feel free to customize toppings; other great options include roasted tomatoes, crispy bacon, or cheese.
- Steel-cut oats provide a chewy texture; you can substitute with rolled oats but reduce cooking time accordingly.
- For a vegan version, omit the eggs and add extra vegetables or tofu.
- Microwave or stovetop reheats well for quick meals later in the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
