Green herbed oats & Red tomato oats

Green herbed oats and red tomato oats are savory oats with a unique taste. Bored of having oats in a regular way? Want to try something different? These two oats are cooked with herbs and tomatoes. Both the recipes have spice, vegetables, and tanginess to make healthy oatmeal. For the gluten-free versions make sure you buy gluten-free oats.

If you love herbs, then these green herbed oats might interest you. The steel-cut oats are flavored with mint and cilantro by adding vegetables with a zing of lemon are so healthy.

Red oats are steel-cut oats cooked with vegetables in the tomato puree. I added cayenne powder for the vibrant red color. You may find the last recipe was also with the same thumbnail of red and green and many herbed versions of recipes. I am trying to use more herbs hence so many green recipes.

Food for the thought

“You are strong when you know your weakness, you are beautiful when we appreciate your faults, you are wise whe you learn from your mistakes”.

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Benefits of the ingredients (source)

Steelcut oats: Oats are best known for fiber content, and provide small amounts of several other essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, folate, zinc, and selenium.
Herbs: rice in antioxidants, rich in nutrients that protect your eyes, and support bone health.

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Steps for preparing Green herbed oats

1. In a blender, grind mint leaves, cilantro, green chili, lemon with water and keep aside.
2. Heat the saucepan with more water and add the herbed water and vegetables.
3. Add oats and cook until soft. Serve warm and add lemon juice if needed.

Steps for preparing Red tomato oats

1. In a blender, grind tomatoes, cayenne powder, salt, and keep aside.
2. Heat the saucepan with more water and add the tomato puree and vegetables.
3. Add oats and cook until soft. Serve warm.

Variations

Herbs: Add only mint or cilantro leaves. You can try parsley too. Add basil leaves for Italian flavored oats.
Spice: avoid chilies if you do want it spicy. Alternatively, you can add ground pepper. Add red chili powder instead of cayenne.
Vegetables: Add vegetables of your choice.

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• Carrot Oatmeal Pancake
• Oatmeal smoothie
• Oat milk
• Instant probiotic oatmeal
• Baked oatmeal cups
• Oats mung bean kitchari

Questions/Tips

Are oats healthy?

Oats have balanced fiber which makes them healthy in many ways. Steel-cut oats help in weight loss, the fiber in them helps you to keep your tummy full for a long time.

What are savory oats?

Generally, oats are taken with fruits, milk, and sugar which add more calories, whereas these kinds of oats do not add more calories. Savory oats are prepared using salt and spice rather than sugar. My quick way of having breakfast with oats is always this.

What are the vegetables that I can use in oats?

Carrots, beans, peas, corn, cauliflower, potato, sweet potato, or any vegetables you like. If using cauliflower or any soft vegetables add when the oats are almost cooked. Otherwise, the vegetables may turn mushy.

Can I use onion or garlic in oats?

Since I am not frying any vegetables I didn’t use garlic or onion. You can add them while cooking too.

Can I mix seasonings in the savory oats?

Yes, you can add any seasoning that suits the savory oats.

Should I add lemon juice to the herbed oats?

Yes, it helps to retain the green color and tastes better when it is tangy.

Meal prep/ How to store

Prepare the oats and allow them to cool down completely. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate it for 2-3 days. To serve, warm the oats and serve/eat.

Recipe card for Green & Red oats