Savory Oats with Garlic Greens

Oats aren't just for breakfast anymore! Whip up this nourishing, savory oatmeal bowl any time of day. It has an added boost of protein from a unique ingredient pairing: cottage cheese!

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Savory Oatmeal

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings serving

Calories 515kcal

Ingredients

3/4 cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
1/2 cup reduced fat milk (2%)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup small curd cottage cheese, reduced fat (2%)
2 pieces cooked bacon roughly crumbled
1 clove garlic minced
2 tsp olive oil
2 cups leafy greens, tightly packed
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper flakes optional
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes chopped

Instructions

If using uncooked bacon, prepare per package instructions then set aside. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. As the pan is heating, combine the oats, water, and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. If using uncooked bacon, prepare per package instructions.
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. As the pan is heating, combine the oats, water, and milk in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave the oats for two and a half to three minutes per the instructions on the canister or until fully cooked. Remove from the microwave and stir. While the oats are cooking, add the greens to the heated pan and lightly saute until wilted (about 3-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste then set aside.
Stir the cottage cheese into the cooked oats. Add the cooked greens to the bowl, then roughly chop or crumble the cooked bacon and add on top. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and chopped sun-dried tomatoes (if using). Serve immediately.

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