Description
A bowl of savory oatmeal, including this savory spinach & “goat cheese” oatmeal, is so much more interesting than the more traditional sweet version. And homemade oatmeal can be a quick and simple. Pre-prep the ingredients the night before, if you like. Then skip the snooze alarm and whip up this great-tasting, good-for-you, comforting take on oatmeal. By going savory instead of sweet, it’ll be more satisfying than a few extra minutes of disrupted sleep anyway!
Enjoy alongside a cup of green tea and, if you wish, a serving of fresh seasonal fruit.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 large sun-dried tomato halves, not oil-packed, finely chopped (do not rehydrate)
- 1 scallion, green and white parts, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole grain rolled oats
- 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach (3 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest + additional for garnish
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 or 2 tablespoons crumbled soft plant-based goat-style or feta-style cheese
Instructions
- Bring the water, sun-dried tomatoes, scallion, and pepper to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the oats, and stir until fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and stir until fully wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon zest and salt to taste.
- Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with the plant-based cheese, garnish with additional lemon zest, and serve.
Notes
Per serving: 240 calories, 4.5g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 41g total carbohydrate, 9g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 12g protein
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
I love oatmeal, and this sounds absolutely delicious!
Hi Matt! I’m so glad you think so! Hope you try it soon! Jackie