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How to Make Cheesy Savory Oatmeal
These savory oats are so good you’ll want them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! This diabetes-friendly recipe showcases the versatility of oatmeal in a new and fresh way. Creamy avocado, eggs, and cheese come together with bell pepper and carrot in this filling one-bowl meal.
10 min prep time
30 min cook time
6servings
3/4 cup oats + ~1/2 cup cooked eggs + 1/6 avocado
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the oats and stir until fragrant, about 2 -3 minutes. Add the water and salt and cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed.
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While the oats are cooking, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the carrots and
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Take the oats off the heat and mix in the carrots, pepper and cottage cheese, stir well.
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In the skillet used to cook the vegetables, add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Stir in the egg substitute and pepper and cook, stirring until the eggs are light and fluffy. Remove from heat.
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Place ¾ cup of the oatmeal mix in a bowl. Top with ½ cup of the eggs and a few slices of avocado. Drizzle with sriracha and sprinkle with a bit of Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
3/4 cup oats + ~1/2 cup cooked eggs + 1/6 avocado
- Amount per serving Calories 230
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
10g
13%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 220mg 10%
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Total Carbohydrate
27g
10%
- Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 13g
- Potassium 444mg 9%
Ingredients
olive oil (divided)
1 tablespoon & 2 teaspoons
steel cut oats
1 cup
water
4 cup
salt
1/8 tsp
carrots (shredded)
1/2 cup
red bell pepper (small diced)
1 whole
low-fat cottage cheese (unsalted)
1/2 cup
egg substitute
1 1/2 cup
black pepper
1/8 tsp
avocado (sliced into fourths)
1 large
sriracha
1 tsp
Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese (reduced-fat shredded)
2 tbsp
Reviews & Ratings
Not for my family
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