High Protein Miso Savory Oats

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Old fashioned oats
• 1.5 cup Chicken bone broth (Added gradually; use more as needed for desired consistency)
• 3 Dried shiitake mushrooms (Hydrated in the cooking oats)
• 2 Eggs (Soft-boiled for a jammy yolk)
• 0.5 Yellow onion (Sliced for caramelizing)
• 2 Garlic cloves (Whole, browned with onions)
• 1 tsp Soy sauce (To taste)
• 1 tbsp Miso paste (White or red miso)
• 0.5 tsp Mushroom bouillon
• 0.25 cup Kabocha squash (Pre-cooked, optional)
• 0.25 cup Egg whites (Liquid egg whites for extra protein)
• 2 Green onions (Sliced, for mixing in and garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small pot, combine 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats and about 1 cup of chicken bone broth. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the dried shiitake mushrooms directly into the oats as they cook to allow them to hydrate.

3. 3

   Continue cooking the oats, adding more bone broth as the liquid dissolves to maintain a creamy consistency.

4. 4

   In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add two eggs. Boil for approximately 6-7 minutes for a jammy yolk, then immediately transfer to an ice bath or cold water.

5. 5

   In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions and whole garlic cloves until they are browned and caramelized. Add a splash of chicken broth and cover the pan to soften them further.

6. 6

   Once the oats are cooked and the heat is turned off, stir in the soy sauce, miso paste, a bit of the mushroom soaking liquid from the pot, and mushroom bouillon. Mix thoroughly.

7. 7

   Stir in pre-cooked kabocha squash (if using) and the liquid egg whites. Stir constantly until the egg whites are incorporated and cooked through by the residual heat.

8. 8

   Fold in a handful of sliced green onions.

9. 9

   Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl. Top with the caramelized onions and garlic, the hydrated shiitake mushrooms, and more fresh green onions.

10. 10

    Peel the soft-boiled eggs, slice them in half, and place them on top of the bowl to serve.

Notes

The creator emphasizes using bone broth instead of water for a significant protein boost. The kabocha squash was a 'fridge clear-out' addition but adds great sweetness and texture. For the jammiest eggs, ensure you don't exceed 7 minutes of boiling time.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• savory oatmeal
• high-protein
• miso
• healthy
• japanese-inspired
• main dish