Oatmeal "Risotto" w/ Cherry Tomatoes & Basil
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup quick oats
- ΒΌ cup grapeseed oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 5 basil leaves, torn
- kosher salt & pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese (or try shredded mozzarella)
How-to
Make Oatmeal
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil
- Add oats, return to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for 4 hours so the oatmeal firms up nicely
Sauté Vegetables
- Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add garlic and sauté until golden brown (be careful not to burn the garlic)
- Add cherry tomatoes, sauté quickly, then add basil and cook another 30 seconds or so
- Fold in oatmeal, season with salt and pepper, and mix to incorporate ingredients and warm the oatmeal
- Distribute on plates, top with cheese and garnish with fresh basil