Oatmeal ‘Risotto’ with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Categories: Vegetables- grains

Ingredients

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup grape seed oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 5 basil leaves, torn
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan or shredded
• cheddar or shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. First, make the oatmeal. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add oats, return to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
2. Heat grape seed oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Add cherry tomatoes, sauté until golden brown. Add cherry tomatoes, sauté quickly, then add basil and cook another 30 seconds or so.
3. Fold in oatmeal, season with salt and pepper, and mix to incorporate ingredients and warm the oatmeal.
4. Distribute on plates, top with cheese and garnish with fresh basil.

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