Savory Oatmeal Recipe (Easy and Hearty Breakfast Idea)
Give your mornings a fresh twist with this easy savory oatmeal recipe! Creamy steel-cut oats, crisp veggies, and tangy yogurt come together for a hearty, nourishing breakfast ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3 cups water plus extra if cooking on stovetop
- 1 cup plain yogurt I love using coconut yogurt for its subtle tang
- 1 cup chopped vegetables I used tomatoes and cucumber
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Black pepper powder as per taste
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
Cooking the Steel-Cut Oats using an Instant Pot
- Add 1 cup of steel-cut oats to the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
- Pour in 3 cups of water and add a pinch of salt.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual or Pressure Cook mode on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally (this usually takes about 15-20 minutes).
- Carefully open the lid and give the oats a good stir. Your Instant Pot steel-cut oats are ready!
Cooking the Steel-Cut Oats using Stovetop Method
- For an even smoother texture, consider soaking the oats in water for at least an hour. If soaking overnight, store them in the refrigerator.
- Drain the soaked oats (if using) and add them to a saucepan with about 4 cups of fresh water for every 1 cup of steel-cut oats.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the oats are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Making Your Savory Steel-Cut Oats
- Stir in 1 cup of your chosen yogurt to the cooked oatmeal. The creaminess of the yogurt adds a lovely richness to the oats.
- Now, add 1 cup of your favorite chopped vegetables. The freshness and crunch of the tomato and cucumber work wonderfully here.
- Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of cumin powder, a pinch or two of pepper powder (adjust to your liking), and salt to taste.
- Mix everything together thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy a comforting, savory start to your day!
Notes
- Swap yogurt with coconut milk or nut butter for a creamy texture.
- Use raw or steamed veggies like broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.
- Fresh fruits like bananas or mango also pair well with yogurt.
- Spice it up with cumin, curry powder, Cajun mix, or Mexican spices.
- You can use rolled oats instead of steel-cut oats for quicker cooking.