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Savory Steel Cut Oats (Mediterranean Inspired Breakfast)

Quick, easy, and so versatile. These savory steel cut oats have a Mediterranean inspiration for the toppings, but you can spice them up the way your heart desires.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

For the Oats:
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup plant milk
  • 2 tbsp. vegan butter or 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill steel-cut oats
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp umami powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Toppings:
  • roasted red pepper as desired
  • kale seasoned with salt and oil (as desired)
  • chopped tomatoes as desired
  • 1 avocado cut as desired
  • kalamata olives as desired
  • corn tortillas as desired
  • vegan feta crumbled (as desired)
  • Greek yoghurt as desired but suggested with grainy mustard. 1 cup yogurt to 1 tsp mustard. Mixed.

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large saucepan on medium and bring the water and milk to a gentle boil.
  2. To a large pan, add the butter or oil and gently heat till bubbling or hot.  Add the oats to the pan and toast for 3 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
  3. To the milk + water, add the oats, stir till combined, and reduce heat to low.  Cook for 20 minutes with the lid on and stir occasionally to avoid burning.
  4. While your oats are cooking, prep your toppings.
  5. To the oats, add all the spices.  Stir till combined and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Portion the oats into individual bowls and top with desired toppings!

Notes

  • Refrigeration:  The oats will last in the fridge for up to one week.  Let the oats cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container.
  • Toppings: Have fun with the toppings, you really can't go wrong here.  Sundried tomatoes, spinach, cheese, jalapenos, dressed fresh greens, fresh herbs, or even nuts and seeds!
  • Oat additions: The spices in this recipe are just some of my favorites but you can play around with your favorites and add spices like basil, dill,  sauteed veggies, cheese (any kind!), nutritional yeast, green onions, etc.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3 Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 9.1g (3%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 11.4g (18%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g Sodium 533.8mg (22%) Fiber 1.7g (7%) Sugar 1.4g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Serving 3
Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 9.1g 3%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 11.4g 18%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g 8%
Sodium 533.8mg 22%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Sugar 1.4g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.