Meals with eggs and oats
Oats aren't just for sweet breakfasts. With an egg, they become a genuinely filling savory meal.
These are some of the most underrated quick meals you can make.
Easy meal ideas
Savory egg oatmeal
Cook oats in water or broth, top with a fried or soft-boiled egg and soy sauce.
Egg porridge (congee-style)
Cook oats looser than usual, stir in a beaten egg at the end, season with salt.
Oat egg skillet cake
Mix oats with egg, let sit 5 minutes, fry like a pancake until golden on both sides.
Overnight oats with egg
Add a raw egg to overnight oats before eating — it enriches the texture without any cooking.
How to stretch these ingredients
- Savory oats with soy sauce and sesame oil taste much better than they sound
- Cooking oats in broth instead of water improves them significantly
- A fried egg on top adds texture contrast and protein
- A drizzle of hot sauce or chili oil makes savory oats excellent
- Add leftover vegetables or a spoonful of nut butter to make it more substantial