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…how many different ways can you eat it with fruit and nuts before you become bored, right? I recently discovered a new way to enjoy good ‘ole fashioned oats which has rekindled my love for this great whole grain—savory oats.
Yes, savory oatmeal, not sweet oatmeal. Sound yucky? I thought so too…at first. But now I’m in love again.
If you’re trying to avoid those fattening mid-morning munchies, recent research has shown that good ole’ fashioned oatmeal for breakfast will keep you feeling full for hours. Study participants were less hungry over the next four hours after eating oatmeal compared to eating Honey Nut Cheerios. (J Am Coll Nutr 32: 272, 2013)
Try these 3 easy, one-serving Full Plate recipes below, and let us know what you think.
Try this hearty dish bursting with the flavors of the Mediterranean for breakfast or dinner alike.
Ingredients
Directions
In a small saucepan, sauté the onions and garlic in a small amount of water until the onions are translucent.
Add the cup of water, stir, cover and bring to a boil.
Add the oats, oregano, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir together briefly, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the oatmeal is the desired consistency.
Briefly stir in chopped spinach until it wilts. Serve immediately.
Nutritional data
Yield: 1 Servings – Serving Size: Entire bowlCalories 330 | Fat 11g | Sodium 550mg | Total Carbs 50 | Dietary Fiber 8g | Protein 8g
Southwestern oatmeal? You'll be surprised at how good it tastes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons black beans rinsed and drained
Directions
In a small saucepan, sauté the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.
Add the water, stir, cover and bring to a boil.
Add the oats, corn, chili powder, salt, liquid smoke and lime juice. Stir together briefly, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the oatmeal is the desired consistency.
While the oatmeal is cooking, prepare the tomatoes, avocado and black beans.
When the oatmeal is done, put in a serving bowl, top with tomatoes, avocado and beans. Enjoy.
Nutritional data
Yield: 1 Servings – Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories 340 | Fat 14g | Sodium 660mg | Total Carbs 50g | Dietary Fiber 10g | Protein 9g
Oatmeal with veggies in it? This recipe is perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Directions
In a small saucepan, sauté the onions, garlic, mushrooms and rosemary in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.
Add the water, stir, cover and bring to a boil.
Add the oats, soy sauce, salt, kale and zucchini. Stir together briefly, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the oatmeal is the desired consistency.
Put in a serving bowl, top with beans and serve immediately.
Nutritional data
Yield: 1 Serving – Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories 330 | Fat 8g | Sodium 820mg | Total Carbs 53g |Dietary Fiber 10g | Protein 15g
If just plain oatmeal will keep you satisfied for hours, think of what these yummy oatmeal recipes with added veggies and beans will do!
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