SAVORY SPINACH, CHEDDAR & MUSHROOM OATMEAL

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 small Yellow onion, diced
• Pinch of Salt
• 8 oz. Mushrooms, chopped
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• Pinch of Pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 ¼ cup Steel Cut Oats
• 5 cups Water
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
• ½ cup Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 5 Soft boiled Eggs, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat butter over medium-low heat in medium sauce pan. Add onions and pinch of salt, stirring occasionally until slightly caramelized, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Stir in mushrooms, garlic, pepper and paprika. Cook until mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add oats, stir and cook another minute. Add water, bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer 25-30 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed.
4. Stir in spinach and cheddar cheese, cook until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
5. For the soft boil eggs: bring a pot of water to a boil.  Gently add eggs, careful not to crack them as you put them in the pot.  Boil for 6-7 minutes.  Remove from water and cool.
6. Serve oatmeal warm with a soft boil egg if desired.

NOTES

*To substitute rolled oats, use 5 cups of water and 2 ½ cups of rolled oats, or whatever your packaging directions say.