Mexican Oat Bowl
Yes you read that right! Mexican Oats!
I have been toying with the idea of creating this recipe and wow I am so glad I did! Savoury oats are seriously yummy! Think of it like a substitute for rice, the spice brings that flavour bang and the toppings tie everything together. Enjoy!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Red Onion, sliced
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 cup GF Rolled Oats
2 cups Water
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Paprika
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
½ x 400g can Lentils, drained & rinsed
½ cup Cheese, grated (for Dairy Free/Vegan replace
with Nutritional Yeast)
Toppings:
1/3 cup (or 125g can) Corn Kernels
1 Carrot, grated
½ Avocado, sliced
4 Cherry Tomatoes
2 Lettuce Leaves, chopped
½ Lime, halved
2 tbsp Coriander
Method
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened, approximately 2 minutes.
3. Add in oats, water and spices and cook until liquid thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir through lentils and taste to ensure spice is to your liking.
5. Stir through cheese (or nutritional yeast) and cook for a further minute allowing it to melt.
6. Divide between two bowls and add toppings (corn, carrot, avocado, tomato, lettuce, lime and coriander).
7. Enjoy!