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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal

    March 22, 2022 by Kankana Saxena

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    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.

    Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal

    Our weekday breakfast almost always includes oatmeal, either sweet or savory and somehow, we never get bored with it. A bowl of oatmeal is not just satisfying, but it also helps us kick-start the morning. Every time, I shared a photo of savory oatmeal on my Instagram feed, I instantly received a few requests to share a recipe. So, here is our favorite version with assorted vegetables and mild spices!

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    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

    Savory Vegetable Oatmeal - breakfast in 10 minutes

    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.

    Savory Vegetable Oatmeal - breakfast in 10 minutes

    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!

    Savory Vegetable Oatmeal - breakfast in 10 minutes

    Here are other Breakfast options! 

    Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal

    Kankana Saxena
    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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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Indian

    Ingredients
     

    • 1- tablespoon oil
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 cup assorted bite size cut vegetables (you can use the froze ones too)
    • ½ onion (finely diced)
    • 1- teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ 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
     

    • 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.
    • Scatter the diced onion and season with salt. Stir around for 3 minutes
    • Drop the vegetables followed by salt to taste, turmeric and cumin powder. Mix it and sauté for 2 minute.
    • 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.
    • Check for salt and add any, if required.
    • Finish it with ghee, cilantro leaves and fresh lemon/lime juice.
    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serves 4
    Keyword oatmeal, oats, porridge, savory, vegetarian

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nilesh Pawar

      April 18, 2018 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks for sharing wonderful dishes. one thing shown for your recipe it is planned, technical and helpful for non related person that means newly person. Hotels of nashik is the restaurant chain providing services throughout the PAN India Level. Like hotels of nashik having such type recipe who have healthy foods, protein foods.

    2. Albert Bevia

      April 17, 2018 at 2:29 am

      This is a very interesting recipe, but somehow it is calling my name, I must try this out!!

    3. angiesrecipes

      April 14, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      Have never had oatmeal this way...now I am really intrigued and it surely looks very comforting and delicious with veggies!

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