Description
Zoats, a delicious mix of shredded zucchini and oatmeal, is an ingenious way to add veggies to your morning meal. Top with caramelized pears and pecans for a sweet and satiating breakfast.
Ingredients
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For the Oatmeal
- 3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup)
For the Caramelized Pears & Pecans
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 packed tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 large Bosc pear, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 cup raw pecan pieces
Instructions
For the Oatmeal
- In a small saucepan, combine oats, milk, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add shredded zucchini and cook until liquid has been absorbed and oats are tender, about 4-5 more minutes.
For the Caramelized Pears & Pecans
- While the oats cook, caramelize the pear and pecans. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
- Once it foams, add the brown sugar and remaining cinnamon. Stir well and cook until sugar is just dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Immediately add pears and stir to coat. Cook pears for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the pecans and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until pears have a nice brown edge and pecans are a little bit sticky.
Divide the zoats into two bowls, top each with half of the caramelized pears and pecans and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition information calculated using 2% milk
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 372 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg
Keywords: zoats