Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 1
Who says oatmeal has to be sweet? Savory Oatmeal with Egg is a hearty, protein-packed breakfast that’s easy, delicious, and made with pantry staples! 🥣✨ This warm, creamy dish is topped with a perfectly cooked soft-boiled, poached, or fried egg, plus simple seasonings for a nutritious start to the day.
Ingredients For Savory Oatmeal with Egg
🔥 For the Oatmeal Base:
☑ ½ cup (50g) rolled oats 🌾
☑ 1 cup (240ml) water or milk 🥛
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
🔥 For the Toppings:
☑ 1 soft-boiled, poached, or fried egg 🥚
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 olive oil or butter 🧈
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 grated cheese (optional) 🧀
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 soy sauce or hot sauce (optional) 🌶️
☑ Chopped green onions, spinach, or avocado (optional) 🥬🥑
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Savory Oatmeal with Egg
🔥 Step 1: Cook the Oatmeal
1️⃣ In a small pot, bring water or milk to a gentle boil.
2️⃣ Stir in the oats, salt, and black pepper, reducing heat to low.
3️⃣ Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
🔥 Step 2: Prepare the Egg
1️⃣ While the oatmeal cooks, prepare an egg (soft-boiled, poached, or fried).
2️⃣ If soft-boiled: Boil for 6 minutes, then place in cold water before peeling.
3️⃣ If poached: Gently crack into simmering water and cook for 3–4 minutes.
4️⃣ If fried: Cook in a pan with butter or oil until the edges are crispy.
🔥 Step 3: Assemble & Serve
1️⃣ Pour the creamy oatmeal into a bowl.
2️⃣ Place the egg on top and drizzle with olive oil, butter, or soy sauce.
3️⃣ Sprinkle with cheese, green onions, or avocado for extra flavor.
🥣 Savory Oatmeal with Egg, creamy, and full of goodness—this protein-packed oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day!
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