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Savory Oatmeal with Garlicky Greens and Bacon {heartbeet kitchen blog}

Savory Oatmeal with Bacon and Garlicky Greens

Savory oatmeal is such a nourishing breakfast, that changes up the routine! Topped with crispy bacon, mushrooms, and greens, this bowl of oats will keep you satisfied all morning.
Author: Amanda Paa
Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time :10 minutes
Cook Time :25 minutes
Total Time :35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups organic rolled oats
  • 6 slices of bacon

  • 4 ounces mushrooms cleaned and sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 ounces baby kale or baby spinach

Instructions 

  • Bring water, milk, and salt to a boil in a saucepan, then stir in oats. Reduce heat to a barely simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, until desired consistency. Stir a few times during while they cook, but not too much or the oats will get gummy.
  • Meanwhile heat cast iron skillet to medium high and cook the bacon in batches, flipping once and letting the pieces get crispy. Set on a towel to drain. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the pan and add mushrooms, stirring to coat. Return heat to medium and cook for 6-7 minutes, until mushrooms are softened and browned.
  • Remove mushrooms from pan and set aside. Add the olive oil and bring to medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and let cook for 1 minute, until fragrant, then add greens and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Stir to coat, turn heat down to medium, and cook for 3 minutes, until greens are wilted.
  • Assemble each bowl with greens, mushrooms and bacon. Drizzle with some of the leftover bacon fat if you desire.