Photo Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN.
Beets and goat cheese are a classic culinary duo, especially when served as a salad. But have you ever had this combination in oatmeal? Well, skip the fork and get out a big spoon. It’ll be the most colorful bowl of oatmeal you’ve ever had. Recipe and image courtesy of Jackie Newgent, RDN.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
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2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
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5 oz Cooked Beets
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3/4 tsp sea salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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2 stalk scallion(s)
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1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
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2 tsp Grated lemon zest
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1/4 cup Soft Unripened Goat Cheese Crumbles
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2 tbsp Basil, Fresh
DIRECTIONS
1
Add the vegetable broth, beets, salt, and pepper to a blender. Cover and blend on high until well pureed, about 2 minutes. Pour mixture into a medium saucepan.
2
Add the scallions to the beet mixture and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium, add the oats, and stir until fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of the lemon zest.
3
Transfer to bowls, sprinkle with the goat cheese (or soft vegan cashew cheese), basil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and serve.