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This Savory Southwest Oatmeal is a great way to change up your usual sweet oatmeal routine. Oatmeal seasoned with chili powder and cumin then topped off with avocado slices, cheese, tomatoes and an egg. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or even dinner! #oatmeal #savoryoatmeal #southwestrecipe #breakfast #glutenfree #egg #avocado
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Southwest Savory Oatmeal

Oatmeal seasoned with chili powder and cumin then topped off with avocado slices, cheese, tomatoes and an egg.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Oatmeal
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: oatmeal, savory oatmeal
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats, gluten-free if needed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and granulated garlic to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 2 eggs, cooked sunny side up or your choice

Instructions

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling add in the oats, chili powder, cumin and a big pinch of salt. Stir and lower the heat to medium. Cook for 5-6 minutes then remove from the heat, cover and let rest for another 3 minutes.
  • While the oatmeal rests combine the tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, salt, pepper and garlic. Taste for seasoning.
  • Top the cooked oatmeal with shredded cheese, the tomato mixture, avocado slices, sunny side up egg and hot sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 201mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g