Savory Oatmeal
Savory Oatmeal
Serves 4
10 min.
active cooking time
10 min.
total cooking time, not including cooling
Ingredients
A note about gluten: When a gluten-free broth and gluten-free oats are used, this recipe is gluten free.*
A note about dairy: When served without cheese, this recipe is dairy free.*
*Dietary note: Some variations listed at the end of this recipe may contain gluten, dairy or nonvegetarian ingredients.
4 cup
vegetable broth
¼ tsp.
salt
2 cups
old-fashioned oats
- garnishes, to taste (optional): Kowalski's Fresh Black Bean Pico de Gallo, sliced avocado, poached egg, Kowalski's Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese and fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, add broth and salt; bring to a boil.
- Stir in oats.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 min., stirring occasionally.
- Remove pan from heat; cover and let stand for 2 min., allowing oats to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Divide oatmeal among individual serving bowls; top with desired garnishes.
Find It!
- Find Kowalski's Fresh Black Bean Pico de Gallo in the Prepared Produce Section.
- Find Kowalski's Signature Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese in the Specialty Cheese Department.
- Find Kowalski's Everything Bagel Seasoning in the Spice Aisle.
- Find hot Kowalski's Signature Rotisserie Chicken in the Deli Department or chilled Kowalski's Signature Pulled Rotisserie Chicken Breast in the Deli Grab & Go Case. Gently shred into bite-size pieces for use in this recipe.
Tasty Tips:
- To make this recipe with steel-cut oats, use 3 cups broth and 1 cup oats. It will take about 20 min. to cook.
- Add depth of flavor by toasting the oats first: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp. canola oil or butter. Add oats; toast for 1-2 min. Add broth and salt; bring to a boil. Continue recipe at step 3.
Variations:
- Spinach Mushroom Oatmeal: Top oats with sautéed spinach or kale and butter-fried mushrooms. Finish with freshly ground Kowalski’s Black Peppercorns and freshly grated Kowalski's Signature Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese.
- "Ramen" Oats: Cook oats in chicken broth flavored with soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari), garlic and ginger. Top with a jammy egg, sautéed mushrooms, sliced green onions, Kowalski's Everything Bagel Seasoning and chili crisp.
- Cheesy Herb Oatmeal: Melt sharp Cheddar, Gruyère or goat cheese into cooked oats. Top with roasted vegetables and fresh rosemary or thyme.
- Spicy Southwestern Oats: Cook oats in chicken broth seasoned with cumin and smoked paprika. Top with warm black beans and rotisserie chicken, sliced avocado and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Curry Oatmeal: Cook oats in coconut milk flavored with curry paste. Top with warm chickpeas, wilted spinach, lime wedges, fresh mint and parsley.
- Smoky Bacon and Corn Oatmeal: Cook oats in chicken broth. Top with crisp bacon, sautéed corn, butter, green onions and freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns.
