Savory Salsa Oatmeal

A different twist on oatmeal. Packed with vegetables, cheese, and salsa, this is super healthy and delicious. Even if you're not an oatmeal fan you should give this a try. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you like or add Tabasco® or chiles for some heat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 31 mins
• Calories: 618 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 3 tablespoons salsa
• ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
• ½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
• 2 tablespoons cooked black beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, oats, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high in the microwave until the water is absorbed and oats are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Cook onion, red bell pepper, olives, and black beans in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir onion mixture, salsa, and Cheddar cheese into cooked oatmeal.

Step 3

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook egg to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes. Top oatmeal with fried egg. Garnish with diced avocado and sour cream.