Description
Make this savory, balanced breakfast inspired by Mediterranean flavors. This recipe is great for meal prep and provides protein and fiber to start your day.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup preferred milk
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1–2 eggs, soft-boiled, over easy or over medium
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine 1/4 cup of chickpeas and 1/4 cup of quartered cherry tomatoes to a small bowl. Drizzle with Italian or Greek dressing and let marinate.
- Add 1/2 cup of rolled oats and 3/4 cup of milk to a large bowl. Microwave in one minute increments, stirring after each minute. Do this for about three minutes or until the oatmeal reaches your preferred consistency.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil to a pan on medium-low heat. Add 1-2 eggs and cook until the egg white portion is mostly cooked and ready to flip. Flip the egg over for about 30 seconds and remove from heat.
- Top the bowl with 2 tablespoons of feta cheese, the tomato/chickpea mixture, 1/4 cup of cottage cheese, a fried egg, and any other toppings you like. Stir to combine and eat.
Notes
- Cook the egg over medium-low heat, flipping it before the whites fully set so the yolk remains slightly runny.
- Goat cheese with balsamic glaze makes a good combination.
- If you dislike eggs, increase the cottage cheese for more protein, or add hemp hearts or chopped nuts. If you dislike cottage cheese, use two eggs and you may need a pinch of salt.
- You can add the chickpeas and tomatoes individually and drizzle the bowl with one tablespoon of dressing when assembling instead of marinating them first.
- For meal prep, make a large batch of oatmeal. Portion out single servings, freeze, and reheat as needed. Add toppings after reheating for the best texture.
- Use instant oats if you prefer.
- Ensure the rolled oats are certified gluten-free if you have a gluten intolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop and Microwave
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 411
- Sugar: 4.9
- Sodium: 399
- Fat: 19.7
- Saturated Fat: 5.7
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 39.1
- Fiber: 7.7
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: 200
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