Breakfast · High Fiber · High Protein · Gut Friendly
Savory Oat and Black Bean Breakfast Skillet
Steel cut oats cooked like risotto with black beans, cheddar, and a soft egg.
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Serves
- 2
- Protein
- 27g
- Fiber
- 14g
Why this works
Oat beta glucan is one of the best studied soluble fibers for cholesterol and satiety, and it works just as well savory as it does sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick cooking steel cut oats
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 2 oz sharp cheddar, grated
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Hot sauce and cilantro
Method
- 1Simmer the oats in the broth for 8 minutes, stirring, until creamy.
- 2Stir in the beans, cheddar, and paprika and warm through.
- 3Poach or fry the eggs to your liking.
- 4Divide the oats between bowls, top with the egg, avocado, cilantro, and hot sauce.
Yvette's tip
Savory oats surprise people the first time. Treat them exactly like polenta and the flavor makes immediate sense.
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