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These delicious savory oats topped with fresh summer veggies come together in a pinch and make a balanced meal for breakfast or any time of day.

If you love the epic sweet and salty combination, these oats with vegetables are a must-make dish.

bowl of savory oatmeal with a fried egg, avocado, and pico de gallo

Savory Oats with Veggies

While my family enjoys eating oats for breakfast in recipes like banana oatmeal pancakes and overnight oats, we also love a bowl of savory oats because they’re both filling without weighing you down and pair easily with nutrient-dense foods like veggies and eggs.

What is Savory Oatmeal?

Savory oatmeal has a similar texture to risotto but is not as involved to make since oats barely require stirring and they cook really fast. The result is a creamy and thick textured base that you can top with your favorite savory breakfast and non-breakfast foods!

Ingredients

To make the savory oats, you’ll need olive oil, garlic, old-fashioned oats for the best consistency (quick oats work too, but the cooking time will be shorter), taco seasoning, paprika, salt, and water. Then, you’ll also add toppings: fresh or frozen corn, eggs, avocado, fresh Pico de Gallo, and cilantro.

How to Make Savory Oatmeal with Vegetables

Check out the simple steps to make oats with veggies:

Sauté garlic and toast the oats.
Toasting the oats with seasonings and the sautéed garlic in the same pan makes a flavorful base for this meal.
Cook the oats.
Add water and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until the oats are cooked, thickened, and creamy. You can add more water if you want it thinner. If your oatmeal isn't thick enough, use one of these methods for thickening oatmeal to reach your desired consistency.
Prepare the toppings.
Fry the eggs sunny-side up or over easy. Meanwhile, warm the corn in the microwave.
Assemble.
Ladle the oats into a bowl, top with some of the Pico de Gallo, corn, diced avocado, a fried egg, and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Best Toppings for Savory Oatmeal with Veggies

Other great toppings to make this dish all your own and re-invent it to your heart's content are:

Roasted veggies
Cooked Bacon
Sautéed mushrooms
Sautéed spinach
Avocado
Salsa
Cheese, of any kind!
Chopped chives

More Savory Oatmeal Recipes

Other recipes my family loves are savory oats with cheddar and bacon, and savory oatmeal bowls with roasted veggies.

Savory Oatmeal with Summer Vegetables

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

These delicious savory oats topped with fresh summer veggies come together in a pinch and make a balanced meal for breakfast or any time of day.

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
¾ teaspoon salt-free taco seasoning
¼ teaspoon paprika
3 cups water
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup fresh corn or frozen, heated
2 eggs
Oil spray, for cooking
½ avocado, sliced
¼ cup fresh Pico de Gallo
Cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Cook the oats:

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the oats and ½ teaspoon of taco seasoning, paprika, and salt. Stir and toast for 30 seconds before adding the water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil before reducing the heat to medium. Simmer for 5-6 minutes or until the oats are cooked, thickened, and creamy. Add more water if necessary, to taste.

Prepare the toppings:

Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up or over-easy.
Place the corn in a microwave-safe dish combined with ¼ teaspoon of taco seasoning, and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute.