Description
Discover a delightful savory oatmeal recipe featuring fresh spinach and a perfectly poached egg. It’s a hearty and nutritious way to start your day with a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Optional garnishes: red pepper flakes, cheese
Instructions
- Combine oats, water or broth, salt, and pepper in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- While the oatmeal cooks, heat olive oil in a small non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Crack the egg into the skillet. Cook until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the oatmeal into a bowl.
- Carefully place the poached egg on top of the oatmeal.
- Add optional garnishes if desired.
Notes
- You can use milk instead of water or broth for a creamier texture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or onions.
- For a vegan option, omit the egg and top with avocado or nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 300-350 (will vary based on optional ingredients)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Good source
- Cholesterol: Contains egg cholesterol