Building the Perfect Savory Oats Bowl
Whoa, I know I’m really late to this party but what can I say, sometimes I’m just a little slow when it comes to trying different food prep concepts. People have been preparing savory oats forever. And while I’ve tried it a few times, I was never enamored with the flavor. Until now. I think I’ve discovered the perfect combination.
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Ingredients
Start with Oats: rolled old-fashioned oats, steel-cut oats, or groats. Either a single serving or multiple servings.
Add Liquid: vegetable stock along with a dash of low-sodium tamari, soy sauce, or coconut aminos.
Stir in Veggies: whatever combination appeals to you; fresh asparagus, arugula, bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, kale, mushrooms, onion, peas, scallions, shallots, spinach, zucchini. Or frozen veggies work well too.
Add Flavor Enhancers: Mrs. Dash or fresh herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, whatever you like, heck you can even add hot sauce!
Give It Some Crunch and Omega 3’s: chia seeds, ground flax, hemp hearts, walnuts, pepitas, sunflower seeds, Herb Granola, or Italian Sausage Crumbles.
Instructions:
Depending on how you like to prepare your oats, add oatmeal to a bowl or saucepan, and the amount of vegetable stock based on your oatmeal measurement as indicated on package directions. Add a splash or two of tamari.
Stir in chopped veggies, whatever you have on hand, along with any flavor enhancers you plan on using.
Either microwave or cook on your stovetop according to package directions.
Once your oatmeal is cooked stir in seeds and top with some crunchy Herb Granola or Italian Sausage Crumbles.
