Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats, uncooked
1 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
3/4 cup chicken broth (*) or 3/4 cup beef broth ( *)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Combine uncooked oats and beaten egg in medium sized bowl; mix until oats are thoroughly coated. Saute green pepper in butter in large skillet. Add oat mixture to green pepper mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly 1 to 2 minutes, or until oats are dry, separated and lightly browned. Add broth and salt; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates. Makes 4 servings.
VARIATIONS USING THE BASIC “Golden Oats Medley” recipe above.
*FOR GOLDEN OATS ORIENTAL: Substitute 3/4 cup water and 2 Tablespoons soy sauce for broth.
FOR GOLDEN OATS PILAF: Substitute 3/4 cup mushroom slices and 2 Tablespoons chopped green onion or chives for green pepper.
FOR GOLDEN OATS FLORENTIN: Substitute 1 cup chopped spinach or broccoli for green pepper.
FOR GOLDEN OATS ROMA: Substitute 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini and 1 garlic clove, minced for green pepper.
FOR GOLDEN OATS LORRAINE: Add 2 crisply cooked bacon slices, crumbled.
FOR GOLDEN OATS PROVENCAL: Add 1 medium sized tomato, chopped.
FOR GOLDEN OATS WITH HERBS: ADD 2 Tablespoons parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves.
The Quaker Oats.Wholegrain Cookbook.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 11 min.