Korean-Style Savory Oats

Ingredients
1/4 c. steel cut oats
1 1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. vegetable base
1/2 tsp. Gochujang
1 tsp. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. ginger paste
1/4 tsp. lemongrass paste

Optional add-ins: 
Cucumbers, sliced into half moons
Spinach or other greens, chopped
Scallions
Edamame
Pickled onions
Cilantro
Black sesame seeds
Kimchi

Directions
Bring water and all ingredients before add-ins to a boil, stir in oats, reduce temperature to low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Towards the end of the cooking time, mix in chopped greens.


Pour oatmeal into a bowl and top with herbs, pickled onions, kimchi, or whatever else you have on hand!

Indian-Style Savory Oats

Ingredients
3/4 c. canned coconut milk

3/4 c. water
Pinch of salt
1/4 c. steel cut oats
1 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. maple syrup

Optional add-ins: 
Chopped veggies like spinach and grape tomatoes
Mint or cilantro
Crispy chickpeas
Pickled onions
Chopped avocado

Directions
Bring coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil, stir in oats, reduce temperature to low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Towards the end of the cooking time, mix in spices, syrup, and chopped greens.

Pour oatmeal into a bowl and top with herbs, pickled onions, avocado, or whatever else you have on hand!

Serves 1.

1 serving = 335 calories + any add-ins