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Savory Oatmeal with Watercress


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Hearty and healthy, this savory oatmeal is elevated with vibrant watercress, a poached egg, and warming spices. Perfect for a unique brunch or light dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cups (237 ml) steel-cut oats
  • Salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh watercress
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup avocado
  • 1/2 cup watercress

Instructions

  1. Cook oats according to package directions and season with salt.
  2. Chop garlic and watercress using a knife or food processor. Combine with lemon juice and oil. Season to taste.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in chili flakes and turmeric. Stir to combine and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. Poach two eggs.
  5. Mix watercress sauce into the cooked oats and drizzle with turmeric butter. Top each serving with fresh watercress, avocado slices, and a poached egg.

Notes

  • For optimal texture, use steel-cut oats and cook them until they reach your desired consistency; they can become quite firm.
  • If you don’t have fresh watercress, substitute with baby spinach or arugula for a similar peppery bite.
  • To prevent the poached eggs from becoming overcooked, simmer the water gently and cook them until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Poaching
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 200