Cheesy Savory Oatmeal

These savory oats are so good you’ll want them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! This diabetes-friendly recipe showcases the versatility of oatmeal in a new and fresh way. Creamy avocado, eggs, and cheese come together with bell pepper and carrot in this filling one-bowl meal.

📝 Ingredients

• olive oil 2.00 tbsp divided 1 tbsp +2 tsp
• oatmeal 1.00 cup steel cut oats
• water 4.00 cup
• salt 0.13 tsp
• carrots 0.50 cup shredded
• red bell pepper 1.00 med small diced
• cottage cheese 0.50 cup low-fat cottage cheese unsalted
• egg substitute 1.50 cup
• black pepper 0.13 tsp
• avocado 1.00 large sliced into fourths
• sriracha 1.00 tsp
• Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese 2.00 tbsp reduced-fat shredded

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the oats and stir until fragrant
2. 2about 2 -3 minutes. Add the water and salt and cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes
3. 3stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. 4While the oats are cooking
5. 5heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the carrots and
6. 6Take the oats off the heat and mix in the carrots
7. 7pepper and cottage cheese
8. 8stir well.
9. 9In the skillet used to cook the vegetables
10. 10add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Stir in the egg substitute and pepper and cook
11. 11stirring until the eggs are light and fluffy. Remove from heat.
12. 12Place ¾ cup of the oatmeal mix in a bowl. Top with ½ cup of the eggs and a few slices of avocado. Drizzle with sriracha and sprinkle with a bit of Monterey Jack cheese.