Savory Oatmeal with Soft Egg & Spinach

Easy Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 15 min Servings: 2
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Nutrition per serving

380
kcal
17g
Protein
42g
Carbs
15g
Fat
6g
Fiber

Protein per 100 kcal: 4.5g · Energy from macros: 18% protein / 45% carbs / 36% fat

Ingredients

  • 120g rolled oats
  • 500ml vegetable stock
  • 80g baby spinach
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 20g Parmesan, finely grated
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • A pinch of chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1

Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan, stir in the oats, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until creamy and tender.

Step 1 — Savory Oatmeal with Soft Egg & Spinach
2

Heat the olive oil in a small pan, cook the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the spinach and cook for 1 minute until just wilted.

Step 2 — Savory Oatmeal with Soft Egg & Spinach
3

Boil the eggs for 6 and a half minutes for a jammy yolk, then cool them in cold water, peel and halve them.

Step 3 — Savory Oatmeal with Soft Egg & Spinach
4

Stir the wilted spinach and Parmesan into the oats and season with salt and black pepper.

5

Spoon the oatmeal into two bowls and place a halved egg on top of each.

6

Finish with chilli flakes, lemon juice, chopped chives and spring onion, and serve hot.

Savory oatmeal with a soft egg and spinach is the breakfast that actually keeps you full — creamy oats cooked in vegetable stock, wilted spinach, Parmesan and a jammy egg on top, finished with chilli flakes and lemon. At 380 calories a serving with 17g of protein, it is a smart start to the best eating schedule to lose weight: log it in our meal log https://nutricounter.net/tools/meal-log and the rest of your day falls into place. Ready in about 20 minutes, and perfect for slow, satisfying mornings.

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