Best Oatmeal Ever
- 1 cup rolled or steel-cut oats
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, cherries, raisins, currants, blueberries, or a mixture
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup organic milk or soy milk (optional)
- Chopped toasted almonds or walnuts (see page 97), for garnish (optional)
- Dried Fruit Compote (page 183), Blueberry Compote (page 185), or Seasonal Stewed Fruit (page 184), for garnish (optional)
- Place the oats in a pan or bowl with the lemon juice and water to cover and soak overnight.
- Drain the oats in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse well under cold running water.
- Combine the oats, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover, lower the heat, and stir in the dried fruit, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- The oatmeal will become very creamy as the water evaporates.
- For less-moist oatmeal, leave the lid off for the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking.
- Stir in the maple syrup and milk (if using) and serve garnished with toasted nuts or a dollop of compote if you like.
- Try substituting quinoa for the rolled oats for a nutrition-packed alternative.
- Our ancestors had it right.
- Before they cooked their oatmeal, they soaked it overnight in a bowl of water and lemon juice.
- Why lemon juice?
- Because its acids help break down the outer shell of the oats.
- This makes their nutrients more avialable and also gives them a creamier texture.
- For the best taste and nutrition, go with organic rolled oats or organic steel-cut oats, which are popular in Ireland and Scotland.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- (per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 2.7g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 295mg
rolled, freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, salt, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, maple syrup, milk, almonds
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/best-oatmeal-ever-379243 (may not work)