Description
A unique and nutritious breakfast or dinner option combining creamy avocado and hearty oats, topped with fresh tomatoes and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, red pepper flakes, or a poached egg
Instructions
- Start by bringing the water or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Once boiling, add the rolled oats and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and tender.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the olive oil and lime juice for an added zing of flavor.
- Season your oatmeal with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the oatmeal and generously top it with the diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add any optional toppings you desire and serve warm.
Notes
Choose ripe avocados for the best texture. Meal prep your oats by soaking overnight for quicker cooking. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg