Steel Cut Oatmeal
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Steel Cut Oatmeal
Description
This Steel Cut Oatmeal recipe focuses on soaking 1 cup of steel cut oats in 3 cups of water and salt overnight to allow the oats to soften and begin absorbing liquid. Returning the mixture to a boil with added milk in the morning and simmering for 10 minutes creates a creamy, tender porridge with a slightly chewy texture distinctive of steel cut oats. The salt enhances the flavor, keeping the oats from tasting bland.
The porridge's consistency is creamy but with some bite from the steel cut oats. Toppings can vary widely including brown sugar, fresh or frozen berries, spices, honey, maple syrup, or even savory additions like eggs and cheese, allowing it to fit many meal preferences.
Leftover oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator for about 5 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Reheating gently with some milk or water helps restore creaminess. The note also addresses food safety concerns with soaking oats overnight out of the refrigerator, suggesting that more cautious cooks refrigerate during soaking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats (I love McCann's brand)
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (see notes)
- 1 cup milk whole, almond, soy... whatever you want!, of choice
- Toppings of choice (sweetener, berries, spices... see notes for ideas)
Instructions
- In the evening, mix the 1 cup steel cut oats, 3 cups water, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt to a medium pot. Stir together and bring to a boil. Stir ONCE, turn of the heat, and cover. Leave overnight on the stovetop (or refrigerate if you prefer, see notes).
- In the morning, stir in the 1 cup milk of choice and bring back to a boil. Cover and turn the heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Give it one final stir and serve with toppings of choice.
Notes
- Salt enhances oat flavor without making it taste salty; adjust down to 1/4 teaspoon for lower sodium.
- For food safety, soak oats overnight in the fridge if preferred, then reheat by boiling with milk.
- Toppings can vary from sweet options like brown sugar and berries to savory choices like eggs and cheese.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months; thaw in fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cups | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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