Savory Oatmeal Recipe

Bowl of savory oatmeal topped with cooked kale, thinly sliced mushrooms, sliced avocado and a drizzle of hot sauce.

Hearty, savory oatmeal bowls that are delicious with garlicky kale, mushroom and avocado or can easily be customized with you favorite toppings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

For the Savory Oatmeal

1 cup rolled oats or large flake oats 110 g
1 tsp oil
1 small shallot finely diced (½ cup diced, about 60g)
1 clove garlic grated or crushed
2½ cups water or vegetable stock
1-2 tsp white miso paste
2 tsp tamari

For the Toppings

2 tsp oil divided
3 cups packed kale de-stemmed and chopped (about 100g)
2 cloves garlic grated or crushed
pinch chili flakes
200 g mixed mushrooms thinly sliced (cremini, shitake, etc, about 4 cups sliced)
2 scallions green onions, thinly sliced
1 avocado thinly sliced
toasted sesame seeds
drizzle of sesame oil
chili oil or hot sauce optional
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Cook Oats: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tsp oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add shallots. Cook for 2 min, stirring often, until just tender. Add oats and garlic. Stir to coat.
Add 2 ½ cups water (or vegetable stock). Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to low. Cook for 8-10 min, stirring often, until creamy and tender. Off heat, stir in miso and tamari.
Cook Kale: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tsp oil over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add kale. Season with salt. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until tender. Stir in garlic and sprinkle with chili flakes to taste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Cook Mushrooms: To the same pan, add another 1 tsp oil and mushrooms. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook mushrooms for 4-6 min, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
Serve: Divide oats between bowls. Top with kale, mushrooms and avocado. Sprinkle scallions over top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil. Drizzle with hot sauce (like sriracha) or chili oil, if desired.

Notes

Note: Another optional topping, to boost protein, would be to add 1/4 cup edamame per bowl.

Savory oatmeal is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring in a bit of water or broth to loosen.

Nutrition facts include everything except sesame oil, sesame seeds and hot sauce.

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