Savory Spinach-Artichoke Oatmeal

If you’re not riding the savory oatmeal train just yet, this recipe will hopefully get you on board!

Most people associate oats with the sugary flavor packets that come 12 in a box and heat up in the microwave. It’s time to expand your palate, my friend. Oats have a fairly neutral flavor that goes well with any variety of veggies (here’s one I made with mushrooms and tomatoes).

If you’re a maple & brown sugar person, you might be hesitant to go the opposite direction, but I think spinach-artichoke is a good baby step to take towards more savory versions for you in the future.

Don’t knock it ’til you try it, and let me know what you think 🙂

Savory Spinach-Artichoke Oatmeal

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 handful of spinach, chopped
• 1 artichoke heart, chopped
• ½ tsp minced garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• ½ cup oats
• 1 egg
• 1-2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Melt butter on medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Add spinach, artichoke, garlic, and a pinch of salt and saute until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes. Set aside in whatever bowl you're serving the oats in (less to clean!).
2. Add broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn down to a simmer and stir in oats. Cook on medium-low until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3. Drop an egg into the pan and quickly stir it into the oats until you don't see any more uncooked egg white sitting on the surface (~30 secs).
4. Stir in as much cheese as you want and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

This might be obvious but just to be sure... if you're getting canned artichoke hearts and they're quartered, use four of them 🙂

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