Ever thought of making savory oats? This is a simple recipe to get you started. Although the texture is different from your traditional fluffy grain, the neutral flavor of oats make it a great base for a variety of toppings.
The base of this recipe is beans, veggies, and light seasoning. Switch it up with whatever you have in stock.
Have you ever tried making savory oats? Let me know your variation in the comments!
Smoky Kale & Black Bean Oats
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesTotal time
15
minutesIngredients
- Toppings
2 cups chopped kale
1 can black beans (~15oz)
1 diced tomato
1/2 medium onion
1 clove garlic
- Seasonings
1/2 tsp cumin
pinch of smoked paprika
pinch of cayenne
1 tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
1 tsp. nutritional yeast
salt + pepper to taste
- Toppings (optional)
Drizzle of sriracha
2 tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes
Directions
- Add oil to the pan. Set to medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 1-2min.
- Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Sauté for 3-4min.
- Add beans, kale, tomato, and tamari into the pan. Cook for an additional 2-3min.
- Microwave oats and water for ~2min.
- Top the oats with the kale and black bean mixture.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast, sriracha, and add sun-dried tomatoes on top.
Notes
- Any texture of oats you use is fine (rolled, quick, etc.). Simply adjust the cook time accordingly.