Description
Delight in this nutritious, tasty recipe for Steel Cut Oats with Maple Roasted Pears and Pomegranate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe pears, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Milk or plant-based milk for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pears with maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the pears on a baking sheet in a single layer and place them in the oven.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pears are soft and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil.
- Add the steel cut oats, reduce the heat to low, and let them simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until they achieve your preferred texture.
- Once cooked, remove the oats from the heat and allow them to rest for a few minutes to thicken.
- To serve, spoon the creamy oats into bowls and generously top with the roasted pears, pomegranate arils, and walnuts if you choose.
- For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle with additional maple syrup or a splash of milk before enjoying.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mix in a splash of milk or a non-dairy alternative right before serving.
- Feel free to swap out the pears for apples or peaches, and consider adding chia seeds or flaxseeds for a nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Steel Cut Oats with Maple Roasted Pears and Pomegranate