Savoury Oatmeal with Squash and Pepita (Vegan)
This savoury oatmeal is made with steel cut oats and topped with roasted squash and crispy toasted pepita. It's a deliciously creamy, savoury oatmeal that you can enjoy for breakfast and brunch.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
Roasted Squash and Pepita:
- 1 medium butternut squash , cut into bite-sized cubes (4 cups)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- Pinch salt
Savoury Oatmeal:
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp tamari
Toppings:
- 2-3 green onions finely chopped
- microgreens
- Pepper
- Lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the cubed squash to the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with cinnamon and salt and toss with your hands to combine. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the butternut squash is fork tender and lightly crispy and golden.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan add 1 tsp olive oil and the pumpkin seeds and a pinch of salt, toast on medium heat until the pumpkin seeds are fragrant, golden and popping, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- In the same saucepan add the steel cut oats and water. Using your hands, squeeze the grated ginger over the saucepan to release the juices, and the sea salt and stir.. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the porridge has thickened and its pleasantly chewy in consistency, 25 minutes. Pour in the tamari and stir to combine.
- Transfer the porridge to bowls and top with the roasted squash, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, micro-greens, pepper and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Savoury oatmeal will keep for up to 5 days. Store the savoury oatmeal in the fridge in air-tight container and reheat in the microwave. Optional to add a splash of hot water to thin, if desired.
For the leftovers; store the savoury oatmeal, roasted squash, and toasted pepitas in separate containers in the fridge. Assemble when ready to eat.