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Savory Oats Mushroom Sage Risotto with Poached Egg and Avocado

Savory Mushroom Sage Oats Risotto

September 21, 2024 by Tina

Savory Oats Mushroom Sage Risotto with Poached Egg and Avocado
Savory Oats Mushroom Sage Risotto with Poached Egg and Avocado

As the mornings get cooler, it’s nice to enjoy a hot breakfast. Oats don’t have to be cloyingly sweet with tons of sugary add-ons. This savory version won’t disappoint. The fiber from the oats, shallot, and mushrooms, and the little bit of olive oil help shunt the release of carbohydrate into the blood stream, providing an even burn of energy with no sugar crash

How to Make Mushroom Sage Savory Oats Risotto

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Are Oats Good For People With High Blood Sugar

Rolled oats are a complex carbohydrate and high in soluble fiber, which helps keep glucose in check

The optional poached egg and avocado make this a very satisfying meal that is high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber, and further helps to control blood sugar by slowing down the breakdown of the oats

The rolled oats in this recipe are toasted, giving this dish a nutty flavor, and leaving a bit of “bite” in the texture of the oats. By using rolled oats instead of steel cut, there is a release of starch into the liquid, giving the dish a complementary creamy texture

Savory Oats Risotto with Mushrooms and Sage
Savory Oats Risotto with Mushrooms and Sage

How is Risotto Made

Traditional risotto uses arborio rice, is a bit labor intensive, and takes about 45 minutes. It needs to be stirred and attended to constantly, while ladling small amounts of liquid over time, contrary to this dish, which comes together in just minutes

Is Risotto Healthy

Traditional risotto is super high in fat, and typically contains butter and cheese. This oats version checks all the boxes of a delicious, satisfying, and healthy meal, and even brings in an abundance of veggies to the breakfast meal

To hasten the process, you can purchase pre-sliced mushrooms, although I like to slice my own. It’s cheaper and I think the quality is better than pre-sliced veggies, which break down faster, and won’t last as long in the frig as sliced from whole

Is Savory Sage and Mushroom Oats Breakfast Risotto High in Protein

Poached Egg over Savory Oats Risotto
Poached Egg over Savory Oats Risotto

While there is an option for a poached egg to add protein, you can keep this vegan and consider adding ¼ cup frozen green peas to boost the protein content to 14 grams

If you skip the peas, and top with a poached egg, this breakfast savory oats risotto packs in 17 grams of quality protein

The nutritional yeast is also a significant protein source

Oats Risotto with Avocado
Oats Risotto with Avocado

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Savory Oats Mushroom Sage Risotto with Poached Egg and Avocado
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Savory Sage and Mushroom Oats Breakfast Risotto

This recipe swaps traditional arborio rice for more budget friendly, and quicker cooking rolled oats. The dash of tamari gives the risotto an umami flavor, and the nutritional yeast adds B vitamins, while giving this vegan dish a cheesy consistency. Option to add sliced avocado and a poached egg to make this a complete meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Multiply recipe ingredients for additional servings.
Course Breakfast, lunch
Cuisine anti inflammatory, anti-cancer, antiinflammatory, avocado, egg, Healthy, oats, one pot, vegan, vegetarian
Keyword 5 Ingredients, Anti Cancer, Anti Diabetes, Anti Inflammatory, avocado, Breakfast, Mushroom, Oats, Poached Egg, Risotto, sage, savory, Whole Grain
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 small shallot diced
  • 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms packed
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp dried
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup dry rolled oats preferably organic
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp tamari or soy sauce preferably organic
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Optional: ¼ avocado 1 poached egg*; 1 tbsp chopped scallion for garnish

Instructions

  1. -In a medium skillet, sauté shallot in oil over medium heat until shallots begin to soften, about 3 minutes
  2. -Add sliced mushrooms, sage, and a pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to combine
  3. -Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms wilt, about 5 minutes
  4. -Stir oats into skillet until they begin to toast, about 30 seconds
  5. -Add water and tamari, stir to combine, and continue to cook until water is mostly absorbed, and oats are tender, about 5 minutes
  6. -Stir in nutritional yeast
  7. -Readjust seasonings if needed, and transfer oats to a bowl
  8. -Optional: Top with avocado slices, poached egg, and garnish with chopped scallion

Recipe Notes

Recipe Notes: Goal is to leave some texture or “bite” to the oats. If you have leftovers, add a beaten raw egg or flax egg, form into patties, and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes to turn the risotto into fritters for another meal.

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