Savory Oatmeal

Savory oatmeal? Have you ever heard of such a thing? Normally when one thinks of oatmeal, they think of peaches and cream, cinnamon sugar or whatever else came in those sweet little packets they had growing up. Time to switch things up! Bored of the same old breakfast recipe? Try this one out for a nice change. This will keep you full and satisfied until lunch rolls around! Bonus: you will get in a few servings of vegetables first thing in the morning! Fuel your day right! 

Servings: 1
Prep/Total Time: 15 minutes
 
Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain pea milk
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1 cup arugula
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ avocado, chopped
• 1 Tbsp scallion, chopped
• Pinch salt and pepper
• Balsamic vinegar drizzle

 
Directions

1. Combine oats and milk in a small pot. Heat on high until boiling, reduce to low and stir in garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until oats are creamy.
2. Heat ½ tsp oil in a small sauce pan and crack an egg in the pan. Let cook until firm enough to flip without breaking the yolk. Cook for a few more seconds until desired doneness.
3. To serve, place arugula in a serving bowl and top with oatmeal, egg, cherry tomatoes, avocado, scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.