You can get really creative with healthy food and here's a recipe to show you how! These savory garlic oats with a masala fried egg are healthy, delicious and a great way to switch up breakfast when you are bored of regular sweet oatmeal. The runny yolk adds a gorgeous creaminess and the crispy edges add crunch. Make it a breakfast salad bowl with mixed greens or toss it up with some spices to quirk things up!
How long have we known each other for now? If breakfast still isn’t your favorite meal of the day, then we may need to talk. While most days, we only have time to grab a quick cup of coffee and fry some eggs, we really love spending time tucking into a good breakfast when we can. That’s also the only part of the day when we truly resolve to stay within the boundaries of what we call ‘healthy’. Okay okay borderline healthy. But these savory garlic oats topped with a masala fried egg are going to change everything. For you and me.
We eat a lot of oats in all forms, but lately I've been really tired of eating them sweet. So I started experimenting with a lot of savory oat recipes which are just as satisfying but healthier. You are totally omitting out the 2-3 teaspoons of sugar you might normally add to your oatmeal.
Check out: 5 Amazing Savory Oatmeal Recipes for more ideas
These savory garlic oats are versatile and how! If we are going to stay friends, you have to try this out. And don’t just stick to the recipe. I’m giving you complete freedom to go ahead and explore your heart out. In fact, we may just bond over how to make oats more awesome. That could be our thing you know.
Because who doesn’t want oats with a twist for breakfast? Raising hands and jumping up and down. Guys seriously, I can’t take my eyes off that yolk!
I tried to keep them healthy with not too much cheese. An ultimate test to my self control, but if you are feeling like a dreamy, creamy bowl, go ahead and up the quantity. Or experiment. Blue Cheese maybe? Or even a little Gorgonzola? Did I hear you say yes?
More Recipes To Make Breakfast Interesting:
- Oats Upma
- Healthy Strawberries and Cream Breakfast Oatmeal
- Baked Denver Omelet Breakfast Casserole
- Apple Pie Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
- Indian Masala Egg French Toast
- Mango Chia Seed Breakfast Drink
Savory Garlic Oats with Masala Fried Egg
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quick cooking Oats
- 2 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 2 - 3 cloves Garlic minced
- ¼ cup Cheddar grated
- 2 teaspoons Basil chopped
- 2 Eggs
- ½ teaspoon Paprika or Chili Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan and add the minced garlic. Saute the garlic for 15 seconds and add oats. Stir the oats for a few seconds and add all the water, salt and pepper. Bring this to a quick boil, and simmer for 3-4 minutes, by which time, the mixture would have thickened up into a porridge like consistency and the oats will be cooked. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if required. Just before taking oats off the stove, add cheese and basil and mix.
- In a non stick pan, add the remaining oil and fry the eggs one by one. Top each egg with salt and paprika or chili powder.
- To serve, divide the oats equally into two bowls. Top each bowl with a fried egg, sprinkle with more paprika and chopped coriander.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs, cheeses and even toppings like sundried Tomatoes, Olives or Jalapenos.
- Adjust water to keep oats to your desired consistency.
- Feel free to swap the fried egg with soft boiled eggs or scrambled eggs. But we prefer the crispy, fried egg with a runny yolk.
Kendra says
I had my doubts about this recipe, but when I saw the other comments, I had to try it. Wow, it's amazing! I love the flavors! The creaminess of the runny yolk puts it over the top. I made this for myself for lunch, and will have the leftovers for dinner. I'll just fry up that second egg when I'm ready. Thanks for a stellar recipe!
Raizel says
This is so tasty and easy to make. And I didn’t have to make any additional purchase. The garlic oatmeal’s also pretty heavy so I think it’s enough for 2-3 portions. I still have some oatmeal left and am excited to have it for breakfast tomorrow. I feel like it will taste even better tomorrow because of the basil (our basil plant was more abundant than usual earlier so I put more than the recipe required). 💛💛
Momma chef says
Great taste
Megha says
I tried this recipe today with a bit of variation, and it tastes yumm... Thank u
Richa Gupta says
Good to know, Megha! Making savoury oats is so easy, isn't it? Happy cooking 🙂
Fatema says
Just looking around the internet for a good oats recipe, for a snack maybe.. Came across this.. Have yet to read the whole recipe, though it sounds great already. I just had to comment that i love your writing!!
Richa says
You are sooo sweet! Thanks Fatema
Dua'a says
tried it, it came out sooo good
thank you 🙂
Richa says
Yay! Glad you liked it
Sheethel Kulkarni says
I tried this morning for my husband, he really loved it.. thanks for sharing such nice and quick recipe
Richa says
Thanks so much for your feedback Sheethel
maynuddin says
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Richa Gupta says
Awww thanks Ankita, this is one of my favorites too!
Ankita Gupta says
Hi! I just tried the garlicky oats for breakfast today and I loved it! I put less cheese as I am not much of a fan for it. Cannot wait to try the rest of your recipes
Arunima Das says
Hi Richa! I've been thinking over to try this recipe since you posted and today was that awesome morning when I tried it and offered them to my family as well. Trust me
Richa Gupta says
Thanks Shihoko
Shihoko says
Great breakfast!
Richa Gupta says
Wow thanks Maggie! I hope you do try it out. I'd love to know what you think 🙂
Maggie says
Best breakfast oats bowl I've ever seen! Just passed the recipe to my husband. He's a runner and eats oatmeal every morning. I really like the savory type and would like to try myself soon. Love these pictures too