SAVORY OAT PILAF

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Blogger Lauren Keating of Healthy-Delicious shares a recipe for savory oats.

Provided by By Lauren Keating

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup steel-cut oats
4 carrots
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until softened.
Add broth and water; heat to boiling. Gradually stir in oats. Using coarse side of grater, grate carrots into oat mixture. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until oats are soft and creamy.
Stir in peas. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are thoroughly heated.
Remove pilaf from heat. Stir in parsley, lemon peel and ground red pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g