Golden Oats Medley (Instead Of Rice, Noodles Or Other Grains)

• 1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats, uncooked
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 3/4 cup chicken broth (*) or 3/4 cup beef broth (*)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. 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.
2. VARIATIONS USING THE BASIC "Golden Oats Medley" recipe above.
3. *FOR GOLDEN OATS ORIENTAL: Substitute 3/4 cup water and 2 Tablespoons soy sauce for broth.
4. FOR GOLDEN OATS PILAF: Substitute 3/4 cup mushroom slices and 2 Tablespoons chopped green onion or chives for green pepper.
5. FOR GOLDEN OATS FLORENTIN: Substitute 1 cup chopped spinach or broccoli for green pepper.
6. FOR GOLDEN OATS ROMA: Substitute 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini and 1 garlic clove, minced for green pepper.
7. FOR GOLDEN OATS LORRAINE: Add 2 crisply cooked bacon slices, crumbled.
8. FOR GOLDEN OATS PROVENCAL: Add 1 medium sized tomato, chopped.
9. FOR GOLDEN OATS WITH HERBS: ADD 2 Tablespoons parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves.
10. The Quaker Oats.Wholegrain Cookbook.

oats, egg, butter, green pepper, chicken broth, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/golden-oats-medley-instead-of-rice-noodles-or-other-grains-154317 (may not work)