Forget sugary breakfast bowls – savory oatmeal is here to change the game! This Savory Oatmeal with Eggs & Spinach is hearty, satisfying, and packed with protein – all for just a few dollars per serving.
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🥣 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Quick & Easy: Ready in under 15 minutes. ✅ Budget-Friendly: Uses pantry staples and affordable ingredients. ✅ Nutritious: Packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins. ✅ Versatile: Perfect base for extra toppings or flavor twists.
🛒 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Old-fashioned oats | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Fresh spinach (chopped) | 1 cup |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 cloves |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Chicken or vegetable broth | 2 cups |
| Salt & pepper | To taste |
| Parmesan cheese (optional) | 2 tbsp |
| Red pepper flakes (optional) | ¼ tsp |
🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Oatmeal:
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in oats and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
- Cook the Eggs:
- While the oatmeal cooks, heat a separate skillet with a little olive oil.
- Cook the eggs to your preference – fried, scrambled, or poached all work perfectly.
- Add the Spinach:
- Stir the chopped spinach into the oatmeal during the final 2 minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Assemble & Serve:
- Divide the oatmeal into bowls and top each serving with an egg.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
🍽 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 320 |
| Protein | 18g |
| Carbs | 32g |
| Fat | 14g |
| Fiber | 5g |
💲 Cost Breakdown
| Ingredients | Cost ($) |
| Old-fashioned oats | 0.50 |
| Eggs | 0.60 |
| Spinach | 1.00 |
| Garlic | 0.30 |
| Broth | 0.80 |
| Total | $3.20 |
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add Extra Flavor: Stir in a dash of soy sauce or hot sauce for a flavor boost.
- Bulk It Up: Add sautéed mushrooms or diced tomatoes for extra heartiness.
- Make It Vegan: Swap eggs for sautéed tofu and use vegetable broth.
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✨ Enjoy Your Meal!
This savory oatmeal is warm, satisfying, and perfect for those mornings when you need a boost of energy. Give it a try and let me know your favorite additions!
👉 Tried this recipe? Let us know your favorite toppings or twists below!
