Simply Savory Oatmeal (Oats with Turmeric, Pepper, & Cumin)

Savory Oatmeal With Peas and Roasted Papadums

A bowl of  warm Simply Savory Oatmeal is delicious and satisfying to dig into any morning/time! I often enjoy a bowl of savory oats with lots of veggies and beans stirred in for dinner too. It is just like the Oats Kanji with the addition of spices. You can of course make this into overnight oats by preparing everything the night before but cook it. In the morning (or anytime really) pop it in the microwave, in a pan, or pressure cooker for a fabulous and delightful breakfast! Try it and see for yourself.

I typically use gluten-free rolled oats; they cook fast and don't need much planning. If you prefer to use steel-cut oats, see the Notes below for directions.

Notes: Steel-cut oats will require more time to cook but is quite delicious prepared this way; allow about 30-40 minutes for cooking in a regular pan or pressure cook to reduce the time considerably. Cook steel-cut oats with the salt and spices according to the package directions. The oats maybe prepared ahead up to this point, reserved in the fridge, and reheated as necessary. Stir in cooked veggies and/or beans if desired. Serve warm/hot with your favorite toppings and sides.

1-2 Servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1 cup Water

Salt to taste

1/4 tsp Turmeric

1/4 - 1/2 tsp Freshly ground Black Pepper

1/4 - 1/2 tsp Freshly ground Cumin Seeds

Optional Add-ins

1/2 - 1 cup Diced Veggies: Carrots, green beans, Peas, Asparagus, etc.

1/2 - 1 cup cooked Beans of choice

Optional Toppings

Toasted Nuts: Cashews, Almonds, Peanuts, etc

Toasted Seeds: Hemp, Sesame, Sunflower, Pepitas, etc
Nut Butters

Non-dairy Yogurt

Optional Sides

Toasted Papadams

Vegetarian Kimchi

Mexican Pickled Veggies

Achards des Legumes
Indian Mango/Lemon Pickles

Savory Oatmeal With Peas and Roasted Papadums

Method:

Bring the water to a boil in a 2 quart/liter pan.

If using fresh veggies, add them now and return water to a boil.

Stir in the oats with salt and spices; cook stirring often until oats are soft, about 5 minutes. Or alternately, after returning the mixture to a good rolling boil, turn off heat, cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.

If the oats are soaked overnight, heat the oats until hot. Stir in the cooked veggies and beans if using.

Serve warm/hot with your favorite toppings and sides.

Enjoy!!