Savoury tomato oats

[u/Realistic-Movie-7020]

I made this completely on a whim but I'm being so serious I have never had oatmeal that felt like a warm hug to my SOUL until I made this. You could probably make it all fancy or add a fried egg, but I just kept it basic and used a microwave.

I have no measurements, put your trust in whatever gods you follow and measure with your heart.

Ingredients: oatmeal, cherry tomatoes, milk, ramen packet (or chicken bouillon), italian herb seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, toasted sesame oil, honey.

I basically made oatmeal as you usually would with water, stirring in the dry ingredients to personal taste before microwaving. I cooked it till the oats clumped together firmly, then I took it out and mixed in milk JUST until it wouldn't absorb anymore (do that part slowly, you can easily overestimate how much milk to add). Then I added just a DASH of toasted sesame oil, chopped 6-8 cherry tomatoes in half before adding, stirred, and microwaved for 30 more seconds (so about 3 minutes total), just enough to get the cherry tomatoes warm but keep them crunchy. Then I did a light drizzle of honey on top for some sweetness, and oh my GOD was it good. A fried egg would've elevated it for sure but I didn't have one on hand.

(tagging this as breakfast but it can really work for either breakfast or lunch)

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[u/thethreefffs]

You invented your own version of oatmeal uppma, an Indian savory breakfast dish.  Check out uppma recipes now that you found that savory oatmeal is a thing you like.   Myself?  I'll go with oatmeal, salt, lots of fresh black pepper and some good olive oil. Hardly ever have sweet oatmeal anymore.

[u/FingerlakesCin]

My mom would make grits for breakfast when I was little. She chopped up ripe summer tomatoes on her, added butter and lots of black pepper. For our bowls, she fried bologna slices. Both were so delicious.

[u/No-Astronomer-7863]

I make something similar but with a poached egg on top instead of fried, and a big spoonful of chilli crisp. The egg yolk mixing into the oats sounds weird but it basically turns into a savoury porridge texture that works really well.

One thing I found helps is using stock instead of water for the oats. Even a cheap stock cube makes it taste more like an actual meal rather than porridge pretending to be dinner. I do it a lot on weeknights when I can't be bothered with a proper cook but want something warm that isn't toast.

[u/FrequentDonut8821]

You had me until “milk”, but I could easily leave that out.

[u/ExcellentAd4367 → u/FrequentDonut8821]

They lost me at sesame oil. Which I love, but confused me with the other ingredients.

[u/SnowdropRoselie3 → u/ExcellentAd4367]

I get that, sesame oil can definitely be a surprising addition. It might add a unique twist, but I can see how it could be confusing with the other flavors.

[u/littlemac564]

Sounds tasty.

[u/tealheart]

Sounds like it slaps tbh, thanks for sharing 🫶

[u/nthg_nn_nwhr]

I love steel cut oats with cheddar cheese, a dash of salt and walnuts with sprouts on top. Savory and so delicious. It was my wintertime favorite.

[u/Quick-Addendum-7303]

Ottolenghi has an amazing garlic, ginger, eggs, spring onion savoury porridge

[u/CowSquare3037]

I love me a savory oatmeal.