Description
A comforting and versatile dish of creamy oats infused with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for breakfast or any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup sliced cremini or shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan or crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh thyme, parsley, or chives (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the butter or olive oil and allow it to melt.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until aromatic, being careful not to burn it.
- Incorporate the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the oats, stirring well to coat them in the buttery mixture and toast for a minute.
- Gradually pour in the broth, stirring frequently. Allow to simmer until the oats are creamy, approximately 5-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add herbs and cheese just before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs, cheese, or a fried egg if desired.
Notes
Adjust the liquid for desired creaminess. Substitute mushrooms with greens or legumes for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: savory oatmeal, breakfast recipe, comfort food, vegetarian meal