Savory Oats Recipe Template (Steel Cut Oats)
With a base of creamy steel-cut oats simmered in flavorful vegetable broth, this recipe gives you the perfect canvas to make it your own. Customize it with ingredients like savory protein, vibrant veggies, or other favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon truffle oil (can also sub for regular oil, butter, or ghee)
- 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds of your choice (slivered almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds)
- Optional: Protein of your choice (fried or poached egg, crispy prosciutto, bacon bits, grilled chicken slices, crispy air fried tofu, Beyond breakfast sausage patty, etc.)
- Optional: Veggie toppings of your choice (caramelized mushrooms, roasted asparagus spears, caramelized onions, sauteed kale, roasted red peppers, chopped cherry tomatoes, steamed broccoli, grilled zucchini, etc.)
- Optional: Toppings of your choice (diced avocado, chopped chives, chopped basil leaves, balsamic glaze drizzle, red chili flakes, chili crunch, microgreens, truffle salt, pickled red onions, etc.)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the water or broth to a boil. Stir in the steel-cut oats, then reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes until the oats are tender but still have a slight chew. If the oats absorb all the liquid before they’re fully cooked, add a bit more broth or water.
- Once the oats are cooked, turn off the heat. Then, stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and the truffle oil.
- In a separate small skillet, toast the nuts or seeds over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Spoon the steel-cut oats into 4 bowls or meal prep containers. Top evenly with the remaining Parmesan cheese and toasted nuts or seeds.
- NOW… this is where it gets fun! Feel free to customize with any additional protein, veggies, or toppings of your choice before serving. I don’t have specific amounts because you can measure and add with your heart for this part!
Notes
Savory Oats Combos We Love:
- Fried egg + sauteed kale + diced avocado + toasted sliced almonds
- Bacon + chopped tomatoes + microgreens + toasted pine nuts
- Sausage + caramelized mushrooms + chili crunch + pumpkin seeds
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 230mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 4gCalcium: 130mgIron: 2.1mg
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