Recipe 1: Oatmeal with Berries and Yogurt
Yields: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 2-3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (any type)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Sweetener (honey, maple syrup) to taste
Instructions:
Top with Greek yogurt and sweetener, if desired.
In a small saucepan, combine oats, milk, salt, and cinnamon.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until desired consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in berries.
Recipe 2: Oats Upma
Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- A pinch of asafoetida
- Turmeric powder to taste
- Red chili powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add asafoetida, curry leaves, and green chili. Saute for a few seconds.
- Add onion and saute until golden brown.
- Add tomato and cook until soft.
- Add green peas and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add oats, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are cooked through and the mixture is slightly dry.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Note: You can add other vegetables like carrots, beans, or bell peppers to this recipe for added nutrition and flavor.