How to Cook Steel-Cut Oats Like a Pro (and Eat Them Beyond Breakfast)

You may have had rolled or instant oats, but have you ever trying making steel-cut oats? The healthy, versatile whole grain is nuttier and heartier to make for a filling meal than the instant counterpart. Because they’re so sturdy, steel-cut oats take a little longer to cook than the more processed versions, but we think the extra time is totally worth it. Make a big batch, and then you have a base for breakfast bowls drizzled in maple syrup and milk, and lunches and dinners featuring savory oats topped with crispy fried eggs (or any other toppings). Below is our favorite recipe for making a batch of basic steel-cut oats, along with our favorite serving suggestions.

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup steel cut oats

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring 4 cups of water and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
Once the water is boiling, sprinkle in 1 cup of steel-cut oats. Let the mixture boil, stirring frequently, until it starts to thicken. At first it will look like loose oats just floating in water, but you’ll be able to tell when the oats start breaking down and the mixture starts to get a little smoother.
Get Full Recipe => www.brit.co