Description
A comforting bowl of savory oatmeal cooked with mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oats (steel-cut or rolled)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (button, shiitake, or cremini)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Fresh herbs (thyme, chives, or parsley) for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Measure oats and bring broth to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In a skillet, heat butter or olive oil, adding garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until golden and tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Cook the Oats: Add oats to the simmering broth and cook for 5-7 minutes (rolled) or 15-20 minutes (steel-cut) until desired consistency.
- Combine and Flavor: Once cooked, add sautéed mushrooms and season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Stir well.
- Serve with Toppings: Scoop oatmeal into bowls and personalize with toppings like cheese, a fried egg, or crispy bacon.
- Enjoy Together: Gather around the table and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
Experiment with various toppings like poached eggs or yogurt to customize each bowl to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: savory oatmeal, breakfast recipe, comforting meal, vegetarian dish, healthy oatmeal