Savory oats may be a hard concept to grasp at first—I mean, aren’t oats supposed to be enjoyed in a cinnamon-y, maple-y, sweet concoction? I, too, was a little intimidated by the idea when I first stumbled upon it in the food blog world. However, once I discovered the salty side of oats, I was hooked. Below is one of my favorite savory combinations. Enjoy!

Savory Oats with Fried Egg and Avocado

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup oat bran
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 oz reduced-fat cheddar cheese, chopped, shredded or crumbled
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional…but recommended)
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1 medium egg
• 1/2 small avocado, chopped
• handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine oat bran and water and bring to a simmer.

2. Add cheese, chili powder (if using), and salt and stir well until cheese begins to melt into the oat bran mixture.

3. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack the egg into the pan and cook until the white is opaque, and the yolk is just set. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Once oat bran has reached the thickness you desire, remove from heat and pour into serving bowl. Top with tomato, avocado, cilantro, and fried egg.

5. Bust that yolk!

Nutrition per entire recipe: 366 Calories, 22.4g fat, 183mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 30.1g carbohydrate, 10.4g fiber, 0.2g sugars, 21.0g protein

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