Savory Mushroom and Spinach Parmesan Oatmeal with Fried Egg Recipe
This Savory Oatmeal recipe transforms traditional breakfast oats into a hearty, flavorful meal featuring sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and a perfectly fried egg. Enhanced with parmesan cheese and fresh chives, it offers a nutritious and satisfying dish ready in just 25 minutes, suitable for a wholesome breakfast or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces mushrooms, halved
- 4 ounces baby spinach
- Chives, for serving
Protein
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Cook the Oatmeal: Choose your cooking method. For microwave, combine oats, water, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for about 2 minutes until puffed and softened. Immediately stir in parmesan cheese. For stovetop, bring water to a boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat to low, add oats, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until soft and mostly absorbed. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 2-3 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat half a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add halved mushrooms and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the cooked oatmeal and keep warm.
- Fry the Egg: In the same skillet, add the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil and fry the egg until the whites are set and the yolk reaches your desired doneness. Place the egg on top of the oatmeal and vegetables.
- Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the dish for added flavor and freshness. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can use either the microwave or stovetop method for cooking the oatmeal based on your convenience.
- Adjust the cooking time for the egg depending on whether you prefer a runny or fully cooked yolk.
- Parmesan cheese adds a savory depth; feel free to substitute with another hard cheese like Pecorino Romano if desired.
- For a vegan version, omit the egg and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
- This recipe serves one but can be easily scaled up for more servings.
