Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: milk, brown sugar, fruit, nuts
Instructions
- Combine steel-cut oats, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For creamier oatmeal, add more liquid during cooking.
- Oatmeal can be made ahead and reheated. Add a splash of water or milk when reheating to achieve desired consistency.
- Adjust cooking time based on desired texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg