Savory Oatmeal
A simple guide for cooking steel cut oats as a savory breakfast base. Top with your favorite vegetables, proteins, and seasonings.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- ½ cup steel cut oats
- 1½ cup water or broth
- pinch salt
- small pat butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring water and oats to a boil. add salt, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy, stirring often.
- Stir in butter if using. Spoon into a bowl and add your favorite toppings (see notes for topping ideas).
Notes
- For creamier, thinner oats, add more water.
- To add flavor: sauté fresh-grated ginger or minced garlic in the pot before adding water and oats, or stir in miso paste (about 1 teaspoon) or turmeric at the end.
- Storage: keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Topping ideas and combos: check out my savory oats breakfast bowl recipe.