Oats can be the base of a savory dish, somewhat like polenta or grits. It is a whole grain rich in soluble fiber. If you dislike or don't have pesto, you may use tomato sauce or harissa as a substitute. For a homemade pesto recipe, try our kale pesto.
For a nutritional boost, try adding up to 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds or flax-seeds (rich in fiber and omega 3 fatty acids).
Ingredients
Oats
- ⅓ cup rolled or old-fashioned oats
Water
- ⅓ cup
Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon parmesan, cheddar or other cheese, shredded
Pesto
- 1 Tablespoon, optional
Eggs
- 1 or 2, large
Oil
- 1 teaspoon avocado, canola, sesame, peanut or light olive oil
Salt
- ¼ teaspoon
Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl or jar, combine oats, water and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium eat. Cook 1-2 eggs according to your liking (over-easy, medium or hard). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat oats in the microwave for 1 minute. Then stir in pesto (optional) and parmesan cheese.
Step 4
Top with fried eggs, and enjoy.
Notes
If you are immuno-compromised, it is important to cook you egg all the way through (scrambled, or over-hard egg rather than over-easy).
Nutrition facts provided assume the use of 2 eggs.