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Savory breakfasts. Oats Poha, Potato hummus sandwich and more. vegan, glutenfree options

Oats Poha, a delicious and nutritious savory breakfast recipe made with rice flakes, veggies and spices. Full of flavor and…

  • Ready 25 minutes
  • Serves 2 servings
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 20 minutes
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Savory breakfasts. Oats Poha, Potato hummus sandwich and more. vegan, glutenfree options

Breakfast.. the most important meal of the day! It should have a good balance of nutrients and a healthy dose of protein. I cant really digest raw fruits, so I havent caught on to the smoothies yet.. But there are so many more options than just pancakes, waffles and smoothies.

Oats Poha

Recipe

Savory Breakfast Oats Poha

Oats Poha, a delicious and nutritious savory breakfast recipe made with rice flakes, veggies and spices. Full of flavor and easy to make. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.

  • Serves 2 servings
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 20 minutes
  • Total 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice flakes ((thick Poha))
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned Oats
  • oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 3-4 tbsp onion (diced)
  • 1/2 tsp chopped green chilies or chili flakes to taste (chopped)
  • nuts such as cashews/peanuts (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup potatoes ((cooked/boiled and baked))
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup other veggies like small carrots, peas, zucchini (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the rice flakes and old fashioned Oats in hot water, for 5 mins(just enough water to cover all).

  2. 2

    Or you can make this with only Oats. Add enough hot water to dampen them and let sit for 2 minutes. A bit of rice flakes in the mixture help the oats stay separate and not clump up)

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Spread oil to evenly coat pan.

  4. 4

    Add the mustard seeds when the oil is hot. As soon as they start to sputter, add a few curry leaves and give it mix. Add 3-4 Tablespoons diced onion and chopped green chilies or chili flakes to taste. Cook until onions are translucent.

  5. 5

    Add nuts and cook for half a minute. Add the chopped cooked(boiled/baked) potatoes and turmeric powder, mix and cook for a minute. If you don't have cooked potatoes, chop uncooked ones into smaller pieces, microwave them a minute at a time till almost cooked, and then add to pan, or you can skip potatoes.

  6. 6

    Add other veggies like small chopped carrots, peas or zucchini. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add soaked oats and rice flakes, salt and mix well. Cook covered on low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Open, mix well and cover and cook for another 2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and lemon juice and serve hot!

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

  • Calories371 kcal
  • Carbohydrates71 g
  • Protein10 g
  • Fat4 g
  • Sodium30 mg
  • Potassium459 mg
  • Fiber6 g
  • Sugar1 g
  • Vitamin A2310 IU
  • Vitamin C11.6 mg
  • Calcium51 mg
  • Iron3.7 mg