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Cheesy Savory Oatmeal

April 2, 2025

Cheesy Savory Oatmeal

How to Make Cheesy Savory Oatmeal

These savory oats are so good you’ll want them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! This diabetes-friendly recipe showcases the versatility of oatmeal in a new and fresh way. Creamy avocado, eggs, and cheese come together with bell pepper and carrot in this filling one-bowl meal.


10 min prep time


30 min cook time


6servings


3/4 cup oats + ~1/2 cup cooked eggs + 1/6 avocado

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the oats and stir until fragrant, about 2 -3 minutes. Add the water and salt and cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed.

  2. While the oats are cooking, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the carrots and

  3. Take the oats off the heat and mix in the carrots, pepper and cottage cheese, stir well.

  4. In the skillet used to cook the vegetables, add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Stir in the egg substitute and pepper and cook, stirring until the eggs are light and fluffy. Remove from heat.

  5. Place ¾ cup of the oatmeal mix in a bowl. Top with ½ cup of the eggs and a few slices of avocado. Drizzle with sriracha and sprinkle with a bit of Monterey Jack cheese. 

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    3/4 cup oats + ~1/2 cup cooked eggs + 1/6 avocado


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    230

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    10g

    13%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.5g

      8%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    220mg

    10%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    27g

    10%

    • Dietary Fiber
      5g

      18%
    • Total Sugars
      3g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    13g

  • Potassium
    444mg
    9%

Ingredients

olive oil (divided)
1 tablespoon & 2 teaspoons

steel cut oats
1 cup

water
4 cup

salt
1/8 tsp

carrots (shredded)
1/2 cup

red bell pepper (small diced)
1 whole

low-fat cottage cheese (unsalted)
1/2 cup

egg substitute
1 1/2 cup

black pepper
1/8 tsp

avocado (sliced into fourths)
1 large

sriracha
1 tsp

Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese (reduced-fat shredded)
2 tbsp