Steel-Cut Oats with Fresh Fruit
by Dawn T in Rouxbe RecipesThese healthy and nutritious steel-cut oats are cooked with vanilla soy for added texture and flavor.
These healthy and nutritious steel-cut oats are cooked with vanilla soy for added texture and flavor.
Gather and measure out the ingredients. The amount of liquid used will ultimately depend on the final consistency that you are looking for. If you like your oats a bit thicker, use less liquid; if you like them runnier, use more liquid.
*These are also referred to as, coarse-cut oats, pinhead oats, Irish or Scottish oats.
**We use a brand of soy milk called "So Nice" which has a really nice flavor to it. You could also use just milk (or water) and add some vanilla extract; however, you will not end up with the exact same result, as the soy milk adds a wonderful creaminess to the oats.
To cook the oats, bring the mix all of the ingredients together and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Once it comes to a boil reduce the heat and let cook uncovered for approximately 30-40 minutes (or to your desired consistency), stirring occasionally.
Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Wash and cut up the fruit - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or even bananas go well with this. Basically, whatever you like that is fresh and ripe.
If you like you can pour a bit of warm soy milk over top and sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar. Serve nice and hot and enjoy!
Though many think that oatmeal is a winter-time breakfast, it's a great way to start the day all year long. Steel-cut oats are especially good, as they have a dense and chewy texture that will fill you up for a good part of the morning.
Overnight Preparation: Bring the oats and liquid to a boil and let cook for 1 minute. Let cool and then cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, uncover, bring to a simmer over low heat and let cook for approximately 5 - 10 minutes or until you reach the desired consistency. The overnight soak essentially "cooks" the grains by rehydrating them.
