Description
A wholesome and comforting recipe for easy savory oatmeal bowls featuring sautéed sweet potatoes and onions, creamy avocado, fresh cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a sprinkle of za’atar. This quick and nutritious dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a hearty breakfast or light lunch.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Produce
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 sweet potato (about 1 pound), peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes
- 1 avocado, cut into small cubes (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Pantry
- Extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tablespoons + a little more as needed)
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats
- Za’atar, for sprinkling
Dairy
- Feta cheese, crumbled
Protein
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Sauté the sweet potatoes and onions: Heat about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sweet potato cubes. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, cover the skillet, and allow the potatoes to cook until tender, another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, keep covered, and set aside.
- Cook the oats: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in the quick-cooking steel-cut oats and a pinch of salt. Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the oatmeal has thickened, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside.
- Cook the eggs: In a small skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil if necessary and cook the eggs to your preferred doneness, whether fried, scrambled, or poached.
- Assemble the savory oatmeal bowls: Spoon cooked oats into each of four bowls. Top each serving with sautéed sweet potatoes and onions, one cooked egg, diced avocado if using, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped fresh parsley, crumbled feta cheese, and a sprinkle of za’atar. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute regular rolled oats if quick-cooking steel-cut oats are unavailable, but cooking time may vary.
- Za’atar adds a beautiful Middle Eastern flavor but can be omitted or replaced with herbs like thyme or oregano.
- For a vegan version, omit the eggs and feta or substitute with plant-based alternatives.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning according to personal taste.
- Make sure to monitor the sweet potatoes while cooking to avoid burning and ensure tenderness.
