Did you think that oats are just for breakfast? You’ll be surprised to learn that oats can make a great side-dish pilaf that rivals any other whole grain. Try this for an unexpected delight.
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup chopped mushrooms
½ cup sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats, uncooked
2 egg whites or 1 egg, lightly beaten
¾ cup broth (vegetable or chicken)
2 Tbsp minced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
Photo and recipe courtesy of The Quaker Oats Company. For more great oat recipes, visit Quaker Oats.