This Savory Breakfast Oatmeal is a quick and easy alternative to a typical sweet oatmeal breakfast
I’ve been eating my morning oatmeal savory forever it seems! My brother-in-law turned me on to it back in the day and I’ve never gone back to sweet oatmeal since then.
Really, rolled oats are just another grain that can be eaten sweet or savory. It’s just become more common to eat the sweet version.
Well, move over sweet oatmeal because savory has come to town!
This is a very simple breakfast and also comforting and quite hearty – not necessarily creamy. I usually eat mine with a side of toast but you might find it filling enough just by itself. The toppings really help to make this a very tasty bowl of goodness to start your day.
What you’ll need
- Rolled Oats (not quick oats)
- Salt
- Olive oil, butter or ghee
- Tamari or soy sauce
- Nutritional Yeast
- Fresh chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 of a ripe avocado
- Feta cheese
How I make Savory Breakfast Oatmeal
- Bring a pot of water with a little added salt to a boil.
- Pour in the rolled oats and stir, then bring it back to a boil.
- Watch it carefully and stir – you may need to turn your burner down a bit, to medium low, so it doesn’t overflow.
- Let the oats simmer, (gently rolling), and stir occasionally.
- It should cook for about 6 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and put on the pot lid and let it sit covered for about 1 – 2 minutes.
- Stir and add to your bowl.
- Add olive oil, butter or ghee and mix in.
- Stir in tamari or soy sauce and the nutritional yeast.
- Taste to check if you want to add more seasonings.
- Top your bowl with fresh chopped cherry tomatoes, 1/4 of a ripe avocado cut in cubes and crumbled feta cheese.
- Optional topping: chopped green onions.
It doesn’t get too much easier than this to have a quick, easy and nutritious breakfast that just about anyone can make. It only takes a few simple ingredients and about 15 minutes of your time!
And for a vegan version you could substitute vegan cheese or tofu in your toppings – just be creative.
Here’s another simple breakfast recipe for you to try
Healthy Apple Almond Overnight Oats
I hope this Savory Breakfast Oatmeal recipe adds a new dimension to your morning fare. The toppings on the oatmeal can vary too, according to what you have and your creativity.
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Savory Breakfast Oatmeal
Equipment
- Small pot with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup water, with a few pinches of salt added
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, slightly rounded
- 1 tsp olive oil, or butter or ghee
- 1 tsp tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
Toppings
- 1 Tbsp tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 ripe avocado, cubed
- 1 Tbsp green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil with a few pinches of salt.
- Pour in a rounded 1/2 cup rolled oats and stir, then bring back to a boil.
- Watch it carefully and stir - you may need to turn your burner down a bit, to medium low, so it doesn't overflow.
- Let the oats simmer, (gently rolling), and stir occasionally.
- It should cook for about 6 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, and put the pot lid on and let the oatmeal sit, covered, for about 1 - 2 minutes.
- Stir the oats and add them to your bowl.
- Add the olive oil, butter or ghee and mix in.
- Stir in tamari or soy sauce and the nutritional yeast.
- Taste to check if you want to add more of the seasonings.
- Top your bowl with fresh chopped tomatoes, 1/4 of a ripe avocado cut in cubes, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Optional topping: chopped green onions.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings if you'd like to add more oil, tamari, nutritional yeast and toppings.
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