Caramelized Onion, Ricotta & Steel Cut Oats

• For the steel cut oats
• 1 cup steel cut oats (not quick cooking)
• 4 cups water
• pinch of salt
• Caramelized Onions, Ricotta & Steel Cut Oats (makes 2 servings)
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon molasses
• 1 cup cooked steel cut oats (see step 1)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta

1. To make the oats, bring water to a boil in a deep pot. Add oats and salt, and cook until they begin to thicken. Reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking, uncovered, until grains are slightly tender and water has mostly absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off heat, cover pot and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and season with salt and pepper. Saute until they begin to soften and become golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in molasses, and a touch more olive oil if necessary. Cover skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, until onions are very tender, about 10 more minutes.
3. Divide the cooked oatmeal among two bowls. Top with equal amounts of caramelized onions and fresh ricotta. Stir together with your spoon before digging in.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/3135-caramelized-onion-ricotta-steel-cut-oats (may not work)