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A comforting bowl of savory oatmeal topped with poached egg, sliced avocado, and chili flakes for extra flavor
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4.75 from 4 votes

Savory Oatmeal

This healthy Savory Oatmeal is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ready in 10 minutes, this recipe is a base for endless customizations. You will love it topped with poached eggs and avocado.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Gluten-free, High Protein, Vegetarian
Keyword: egg whites, eggs, oats
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (50 g) rolled oats
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) water or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) egg whites or more water
  • 2 ½ tbsp grated zucchini optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

Instructions

  • In a small pot, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil.
    Boiling water in a black pot, time to add oats
  • Once boiling, stir in the rolled oats. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer. If using, add the grated and squeezed zucchini for extra volume and fiber.
    Rolled oats added to a pot of boiling water, ready to simmer for a savory porridge
  • Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Stirring oats with water and seasonings or vegetable broth on a simmer
  • Pour in the egg whites and continue cooking on low-medium heat for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
    Adding liquid egg whites to cooked salty oats, ready to stir well
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Seasoning the porridge cooking in a pot with low sodium salt-free seasoning
  • Transfer the oats to a bowl and top with a fried egg, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Storage Directions
  • Let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze, place the porridge in freezer-safe containers or resealable bags and freeze for up to 3 months. When needed, thaw it overnight in the fridge, then reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutritional Values
  • Nutritional values are approximations, and they are calculated for the base recipe without toppings. Please keep in mind that precise calories and macronutrients may slightly vary based on toppings added. If tracking, I recommend calculating your macros as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 227.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.5g | Protein: 14.8g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 117.1mg | Potassium: 377.9mg | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 1.9g | Vitamin A: 73.9IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 41.5mg | Iron: 2.3mg