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A bowl filled with oatmeal, caramelized mushrooms, finely chopped herbs, and chopped onions.

Savory Caramelized Mushroom Oatmeal

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Carissa Erzen
Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts, and a warm bowl of savory caramelized mushroom oatmeal is a fun twist on sweet oatmeal bowls. The spiced oats are creamy, and the mushrooms + onions develop a buttery, rich flavor on the stovetop.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, French
Servings 2 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

Caramelized Mushrooms & Onions

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 ounces mushrooms (of your choice), sliced
  • ½ sweet onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Savory Oatmeal

  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats (or rolled oats)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh herbs, finely chopped (such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary)

Instructions
 

Caramelized Mushrooms & Onions

  • Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan on low heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onions, laying all the mushrooms flat on the pan. Flip the mushrooms over and stir the onions after 5 minutes. After another 5 minutes, stir the mushrooms and onions and continue stirring occasionally until everything is dark golden brown, after about 20 minute total.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt to the pan. Continue to cook on low for about 5 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and has softened. Set aside.

Savory Oatmeal

  • Pour one cup of dry quick cooking oats (or rolled oats) into two bowls each (use two cups total). Pour boiling water over the oats until the water line just reaches the top of the oats. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the pepper, salt, and paprika between the two bowls and stir to mix in the spices. Then top each bowl with the caramelized mushrooms and onion mixture and chopped fresh herbs.
  • Optional: Sprinkle a little extra salt and pepper or a drizzle of olive oil or grated cheese on top.

Notes

  • Mushrooms: I like using Portobello, Shitake, or button mushrooms, but whatever mushrooms you have on hand work!  
  • Storing: This oatmeal is best served fresh & warm, since it can get kind of hard and gluey once it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl (of 2)Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1485IUCalcium: 192mgIron: 14mg
Keyword caramelized onions and mushrooms, mushroom oatmeal, savory oatmeal recipe
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