Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal

What you need for this Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal

cumin seeds
assorted bite size cut vegetables, you can use the froze ones too
cumin powder
turmeric powder
plain rolled oats

Optional ingredients:
Ghee
Half boiled or hard boiled eggs
Freshly cracked pepper
Finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

You can make your own version by using some greens or your choice of vegetables. You can also add more spices and heat, if you prefer. This is something I often make only for breakfast and therefore, I try to keep the spices very light.

Oatmeal is frequently associated with breakfast, I however regularly make this dish for busy weekdays for lunch.

Can you make this Oatmeal in advance?

Of course, you can make it in advance. The only thing to keep in mind is that as the oatmeal sits, it thickens ups. So, either keep it more watery or add a little hot water when you warm the oatmeal before serving.

I personally like to drizzle ghee and top it with egg for the texture and extra flavor, but you can always leave it out to keep it simpler.

Oatmeal is such a healthy blank canvas to work around your taste buds that you can play with your creative juices and make your own version. I have a few other versions of savory oatmeal that I whip up on busy days, and I will share them with you soon!

Here are other Breakfast options! 

Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal

Yield: Serves 5

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Drizzle a little ghee, top it with eggs, crack some black pepper on it and turn this Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal into a healthy indulgence. This warm bowl of creamy oatmeal is sure to cozy you up inside out and keep your tummy filled till lunch hour. It’s healthy, nutritious and takes about 15 minutes to prepare.

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Ingredients

• 1- tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 cup assorted bite size cut vegetables, you can use the froze ones too
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1- teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 - cups plain rolled oats
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ghee

Optional ingredients:

• Half boiled or hard boiled eggs
• Finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Place a heavy bottom pan on medium heat and drizzle the oil. When the oil heats up, scatter the cumin seeds and let it sizzle for a few seconds.
2. Scatter the diced onion and season with salt. Stir around for 3 minutes
3. Drop the vegetables followed by salt to taste, turmeric and cumin powder. Mix it and sauté for 2 minute.
4. Add the rolled oats, mix it around and pour the water. Sprinkle the rest of the salt and bring the water to a boil. Then, bring the heat down to medium and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the oats are cooked through and turns creamy.
5. Check for salt and add any, if required.
6. Finish it with ghee, cilantro leaves and fresh lemon/lime juice.
7. Serve warm by topping it with boiled eggs, drizzle of ghee, fresh cilantro and some freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

You can prepare this with your choice of vegetables.

Prepare it the previous night and in the morning, heat it up and enjoy.

If you use steel cut oats, you will need more time to cook the oatmeal.