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a creamy bowl of savory oats flecked with bright green spinach and melted cheddar, in a wide horizontal shot on a light linen tablecloth, a fork resting nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Savory Oats with Spinach and Cheese

A cheesy savory oat bowl mixed with wilted spinach is a surprisingly filling option for lunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small pot and stir in the oats to lightly toast for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the broth and garlic powder, then simmer 8 minutes until creamy.
  3. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until just wilted.
  4. Fold in the cheddar until melted, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pack warm in a thermos with a few crackers on the side.

Notes

A sprinkle of parmesan on top makes it feel extra special.