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This savory spinach mushroom oatmeal bowl is a delicious way to switch up your morning oats! We tend to see oats enjoyed with sweet toppings, but oats like other grains pair perfectly with savory flavors. Personally I prefer a savory breakfast!

Savory Oatmeal Mix-ins and Toppings

Oats can be prepared with a variety of mix-ins and toppings. I made this bowl with onion, mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes topped with parmesan, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Once you make the oatmeal base there are endless oatmeal mix-ins and toppings you can try!

  • Veggies
  • Sliced avocado
  • Cheese
  • Jalapeños
  • Fresh herbs – basil, cilantro, parsley, chives
  • Green onion
  • Cooked egg

Savory Oatmeal

Savory Oatmeal

Savory Oatmeal Bowl

Britt Williams
Oats like other grains pair perfectly with savory flavors, and this savory spinach mushroom oatmeal bowl is a delicious way to switch up your morning oats!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tbsp grass fed butter or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white or yellow onion
  • 10 white mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • cooked egg on top! optional

Topping

  • basil, parsley or green onion
  • sprinkle of parmesan cheese
  • avocado thinly sliced
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Add butter to a pan over medium heat.
  • Slice mushrooms and chop onion then sauté for 10 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • Lower heat and continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until onions are soft and caramelized; season with salt.
  • Add in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Stir in vegetable broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat then add oats and cook for 5-10 minutes until oats are tender and broth is absorbed.
  • Stir in spinach and halved cherry tomatoes and continue cooking until wilted and softened.
  • Add to a bowl. If desired, top with fresh herbs, avocado, red pepper and cheese
Keyword oatmeal, oats, savory oatmeal

Looking for more breakfast ideas? Try my Sweet Potato Toast 4 Ways or Immune Boosting Chia Seed Pudding