Savory Avocado Oatmeal
A quick and satisfying savory oatmeal dish featuring creamy avocado and fresh veggies, perfect for any meal of the day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the rolled oats and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the oats simmer, scoop out the ripe avocado into a bowl. Use a fork to mash it lightly until creamy.
- Once the oats are cooked, stir in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve the oatmeal in bowls, then generously top with the mashed avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber. For extra flavor, sprinkle chili flakes and fresh herbs over the top. Enjoy!
Notes
Consider garnishing with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or adding a poached egg on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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