Savory Steel-Cut Oats with Soft Egg

Name: Savory Steel-Cut Oats with Soft Egg
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup steel-cut oats; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Creamy steel-cut oats cooked in savory broth, topped with a jammy soft-boiled egg, shaved Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil. A satisfying breakfast that flips the script on sweet porridge.

30 minEasyServes 2310 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHigh ProteinLow CarbNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup water
2 large eggs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Bring 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 cup steel-cut oats, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20-22 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Lower 2 large eggs in carefully and cook for exactly 7 minutes for a jammy yolk. Transfer to an ice bath for 2 minutes, then peel.
3

When the oats are done, stir in half of the 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Adjust salt as needed.
4

Divide the oats between bowls. Halve each egg and place on top. Drizzle with 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan, 2 thinly sliced scallions (green onions), and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Savory Steel-Cut Oats with Soft Egg dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Savory Steel-Cut Oats with Soft Egg gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup steel-cut oats. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Savory Steel-Cut Oats with Soft Egg keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Savory Steel-Cut Oats with Soft Egg?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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