Savory Oatmeal Bowl with Poached Egg

February 12, 2019

4.22/5 (9)

It’s official: Our new favorite way to eat oatmeal moving forward is the savory way! Exhibit A: This oatmeal bowl with chicken (or vegetable) broth, cheese, bacon and a perfectly poached egg. Substitute a fried, scrambled or sliced hard-boiled egg, if desired.

Savory Oatmeal Bowl with Poached Egg

Ingredients

1/2 cup (150g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash of kosher salt
3 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 slice center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
5 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 Eggland’s Best egg
Dash of freshly ground pepper

Directions

Combine oats, broth, garlic powder and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave on high for an additional 30–60 seconds or until thick, bubbly and most liquid has been absorbed.

While oatmeal cooking in microwave, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan. Using a whisk, swirl water in a circular motion until a whirlpool forms. Gently crack egg into center of whirlpool. Cook the egg until white is set, about 3 minutes. (Note: Adding a touch of vinegar to the poaching water helps the whites to coagulate when cooking.) Using a slotted spoon, remove egg from pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels.

Remove the oats from the microwave and stir in cheese, tomatoes and 1/2 of the green onions and bacon crumbles. Top with cooked egg. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining green onions and bacon crumbles.

Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1 bowl

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 375; Total Fat: 14.8g; Saturated Fat: 5.9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4.4g; Cholesterol: 204.4mg; Sodium: 741.7mg; Carbohydrate: 35.4g; Dietary Fiber: 6.7g; Sugar: 4.6g; Protein: 21.6g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 396.5mg; Iron: 16.2%; Vitamin A: 29.4%; Vitamin C: 25%; Calcium: 14.3%

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About the Author

Carolyn Williams

Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, is the author to a new cookbook, Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less, and a culinary nutrition expert known for her recipes and tricks that make healthy eating easier, as well as her knack for simplifying nutrition and health information. She received a 2017James Beard Journalism award, and her work is regularly featured in or on respective websites for Cooking Light, Eating Well, Real Simple, Parents, Health, My Fitness Pal, eMeals, Rally Health, and the American Heart Association. You can follower on Instagram @realfoodreallife_rd or on carolynwilliamsrd.com.