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Savory Oatmeal with Summer Vegetables

By Laura Fuentes Updated Mar 19, 2024

5 from 28 votes

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Delicious savory oatmeal topped with fresh summer veggies, Pico de Gallo, and a fried egg. This dish comes together in a pinch and makes a balanced meal for breakfast or any time of day.

This incredible savory oatmeal with vegetables makes an incredible breakfast, brunch or even family dinner idea. The nutritious oats are topped with simple and fresh summer veggies, Pico de Gallo, and a fried egg, you’ve never had oatmeal like this before!

Recipes like this one give oatmeal a chance to shine outside of the classic breakfast recipe; and if you’re someone that loves the epic sweet and salty combination, this is a must-make dish.

Oats are a staple in my house and I use them to make some of my family’s favorite recipes like the Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal, muffins homemade granola, and pancakes.

While we enjoy eating them for breakfast, sprinkled with cinnamon and a drizzle of maple and using them in my baked goods, there’s nothing like a bowl of savory oats when you want something simple that pleases everyone.

What I love about using Old-Fashioned Quaker Oats as the base for my main meal is that it’s both filling but it doesn’t weigh you down and they are easily paired with nutrient-dense foods like veggies, fresh Pico de Gallo, and avocado. 

Each ½ cup serving of Old-Fashioned Quaker Oats provides a good source of fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals, and you’re sure to get your full serving with this recipe!

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! 

If your oatmeal isn’t thick enough, use one of these methods for thickening oatmeal to reach your desired consistency.

For this recipe, I wanted to use in-season produce, and right now tomatoes and corn are at their peak freshness. Both the farmer’s market and local grocery stores offer produce from local farms, so it’s a great time to take advantage of all the fresh vegetables and summer flavors.

Of course, you can find these ingredients year-round, making this savory oats recipe a staple in my kitchen.

Ingredients

With oats, veggies, and seasonings, you can make a nutritious meal that tastes like a million bucks! You’ll find the measurements below, but first, let’s check the ingredients list:

  • Olive oil: for cooking.
  • Garlic: fresh garlic cloves minced add flavor and aroma.
  • Old-fashioned oats: the best to make savory oatmeal. You can use quick oats too, just remember the cooking time will be shorter.
  • Taco seasoning: a mix of spices and herbs that makes this recipe super tasty!
  • Paprika: add a tangy-sweet note.
  • Water: the liquid needed to cook the oats.
  • Salt: for seasoning.
  • Corn: use fresh or frozen corn. You’ll heat it before adding it.
  • Eggs: this savory oatmeal bowl are not the same without an egg on top!
  • Oil spray: for cooking the eggs.
  • Avocado: creamy and nutritious!
  • Fresh Pico de Gallo: another delicious topping.
  • Cilantro: add more flavor and freshness.

Best Toppings for Savory Oatmeal with Veggies

Toppings are where you can make this dish all your own and re-invent it to your heart’s content.  I like to use the same concept as I do when I make an oatmeal bowl, which means these oats need a veggie and sauce! Here are some of my favorite flavors:

  • Roasted veggies
  • Cooked Bacon
  • Sautéed mushrooms
  • Sautéed spinach
  • Avocado
  • Pico de Gallo or salsa
  • Cheese, of any kind! 
  • Fried egg
  • Chopped chives

Do you know what’s better than a bowl of savory oatmeal? A bowl of savory oatmeal with an egg! And not just any egg, but a delicious, over-easy egg where the runny yolk combined with the hearty flavor and texture of the oats takes this bowl to another level.

An egg also adds additional protein and makes it a balanced meal with whole grains from Old-Fashion Oats.

image: oatmeal cooking in a skillet

How to Make Savory Oatmeal with Vegetables

When you start a recipe with high-quality ingredients they’re bound to make the perfect savory oatmeal bowl.

  1. Sauté some garlic
    In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. 
  2. Toast the oats
    The oats and seasonings are lightly toasted, in the pan with a little garlic to combine the savory flavors with the oats.
  3. Add water
    Pour in the water, stir to combine, and bring to a boil before reducing the heat to medium.
  4. Cook until creamy
    Simmer for 5-6 minutes or until the oats are cooked, thickened, and creamy. I prefer super thick oats, but you can add more water, if necessary.
  5. Fry an Egg
    Crack an egg in a hot skillet and fry sunny-side up or over easy. Meanwhile, warm the corn in the microwave. 
  6. Assemble
    Ladle the oats in a bowl, top with some of the Pico de Gallo, corn, diced avocado, a fried egg, and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Make Next: Savory Oatmeal with Egg and Bacon

image: bowl of oatmeal with an overeasy fried egg, slices of avocado, corn, pico de gallo and chopped cilantro.

More Savory Oatmeal Recipes

Once you start on savory oats, you don’t want to stop- this is my third recipe on this blog, and I plan on sharing more. For now, here are a few more savory oatmeal recipes you need to try with your Quaker Oats:

  • Savory Oats with Cheddar and Bacon
  • Roasted Veggie and Savory Oats Bowl

Savory Oatmeal with Summer Vegetables

Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Delicious savory oatmeal topped with fresh summer veggies, Pico de Gallo, and a fried egg. This dish comes together in a pinch and makes a balanced meal for breakfast or any time of day.
5 from 28 votes
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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

  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • To serve, divide the cooked oatmeal into two bowls, top with corn, Pico de Gallo, avocado slices, the egg, and chopped cilantro.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg

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  1. Janelle says

    May 09, 2024 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    This was so darn tasty! It turned out perfectly too. The kids absolutely devoured it. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Tiffany says

    May 09, 2024 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    This is great for me and my husband to get some protein and veggies without sugars in our mornings!

    Reply
  3. Jackie says

    May 09, 2024 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    This is my first time trying savory oatmeal, and I am hooked! I can’t decide which version I like better, sweet vs. savory, and that’s saying a lot, to me at least! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe and getting me to try something out of my norm!

    Reply
  4. Nicole says

    May 09, 2024 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    I hadn’t tried savory oatmeal before, but your pictures made. It looks so beautiful I had to try! Worth it!

    Reply
  5. TAYLER ROSS says

    May 09, 2024 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    I made this oatmeal for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! A nice savory twist to traditional oatmeal!

    Reply

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