Steel Cut Oats with Ricotta, Pistachios & Raisins - Healthy Oatmeal
Jennifer Perillo
- Serves
- 6 to 8
Normally steel cut oats take a while to cook, unless you do an overnight soak which I never remember. My solution is to make a large batch to last a few days since they heat very well in the microwave. I generally use whatever nuts are on hand, and on this particular day pistachios were at bat. Another twist is to use pine nuts which really play up the Italian inspiration for this hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
For the steel cut oats
- 1 cup steel cut oats (not quick cooking)
- 4 cup water
- pinch of salt
Steel Cut Oats with Ricotta, Pistachios & Raisins (an individual serving)
- 1/2 cup prepared steel cut oats (see step 1)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 tablespoon fresh ricotta
- 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios
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Directions
Instructions
- Step 1
To make the oats, bring the water to a boil in a deep pot. Add oats and cook until they begin to thicken. Reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking, uncovered, until grains are slightly tender and water has mostly absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off heat, cover pot and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Make-ahead: Steel cut oats reheat very well, so I like to make extra this way we can enjoy them on busy weekday mornings. Store leftovers in a covered container. Spoon our individual portions into a bowl, adding a tablespoon or two of milk or water, then cover and microwave until heated through, about 1 minute does the job in my 1000 watt microwave.
- Step 2
To serve, add 1/2 cup of cooked oats to a deep bowl. Scatter sugar or honey and raisins on top. Add ricotta cheese and sprinkle pistachios on top. Serve immediately—I like to stir it all up so I get a bit of everything in each spoonful!