Savory Oatmeal Bowl with Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, and Egg

Savory oatmeal might be the high-protein breakfast you didn’t know you needed. This nourishing bowl with salmon, sweet potatoes, and egg keeps you full for hours.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Healthy Options

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 549kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

To Cook Oatmeal

1/2 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup Broth of Choice (I like to use Bone Broth) (or use 1/2 broth, 1/2 water)
Salt and Pepper Optional

Toppings For Oatmeal Bowl

4-5 oz Cooked Salmon or protein of choice
1 Large Egg, soft boiled
1/2 cup Roasted Sweet Potato
1/2 cup Roasted Vegetables like Cauliflower, Peppers or sauteed spinach

Optional Toppings

1 tbsp Pesto
1 tsp Sesame Seeds or Hemp Seeds
Red Crushed Pepper

Instructions

Cook the oats. In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a gentle boil. Add the oats along with a pinch of salt, pepper, and any optional spices such as cumin, turmeric, or paprika. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and cooked through.
Warm the toppings. While the oats cook, warm the roasted sweet potatoes and veggies in a pan or microwave until heated through. If the salmon is not already warm, gently heat it as well.
Prepare the egg.Soft boil or hard boil the egg according to your preference. Slice in half once cooked. Scrambled eggs work great as well.

Assemble The Bowl

Spoon the savory oats into a bowl. Arrange the roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and salmon on top. Place the halved egg on the bowl for additional protein and richness.
Finish with toppings.Drizzle with olive oil if desired and add any optional toppings such as pesto, avocado, herbs, sauerkraut, chili flakes, or a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Use broth for more flavor. Cooking the oats in chicken broth or bone broth instead of water gives the oatmeal a deeper savory flavor and adds small amounts of minerals and amino acids.

Season the oats while they cook. A pinch of cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper can make a big difference in flavor. Seasoning the oats early helps the spices absorb as they cook.

Great for using leftovers. This bowl is perfect for using roasted vegetables or cooked protein from the night before. Leftover salmon, chicken, roasted vegetables, or even sautéed greens work well.

Adjust the protein to your preference. Salmon works great here, but you can also use grilled chicken, ground turkey, tofu, tempeh, or beans if you prefer a plant-based option.

Make it creamier if desired. Stirring in a teaspoon of olive oil or a small spoon of butter at the end can make the oats extra creamy and rich.

Add fermented foods for gut health. A spoonful of sauerkraut, kimchi, or fermented vegetables on top adds brightness and beneficial probiotics.

Meal prep friendly. You can cook the oats and roast the vegetables ahead of time. In the morning, simply reheat and add your protein and egg for a quick, balanced breakfast.

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