These savory steel cut oats with mushrooms and thyme are a great alternative to risotto. They are easy to make, very filling, and packed with tons of nutrients. They are also high in protein and can be served as a side or main dish. The creamy savory steel cut oats pair perfectly with mushrooms, and the fresh thyme adds a wonderful fresh flavor to the dish.
I always have some fresh thyme in my fridge. I love adding it to soups, stews, and salads. My husband is from Armenia and he taught me that in Armenia they make thyme tea. It’s so delicious! Just place a few sprigs of thyme into a teacup, pour hot water over it, let it steep for a few minutes, and enjoy.
I usually buy fresh thyme at a grocery store and keep it in the fridge. The great part about thyme is that it stays fresh for a long time. When I see that it starts to dry out, I take it out of the fridge and let it dry completely and then transfer it to a jar. It still tastes wonderful when it’s dried.
I am also planning to get a thyme plant for my balcony in spring. I had one a few years ago but it didn’t survive when I brought it inside in the fall. I am hoping to have better luck this time.
Although these savory steel cut oats are absolutely delicious, you can’t really expect much from them in terms of presentation. So to make it look a little bit better, I sauteed some mushrooms and placed them on top of the oats.
It doesn’t affect the taste, so if all you care about is a satisfying meal, you don’t need to add more mushrooms. However, if you are cooking it for a crowd and want to make it more appealing, this is an idea to consider. Either way, don’t skip the fresh thyme.
If you love mushrooms as much as I do, check out this Vegan Mushroom Goulash, this Mushroom Quinoa Minestrone Soup, this Instant Pot Mushroom Barley Soup or these Goat Cheese and Mushroom Crostini.
These savory steel cut oats with mushrooms and thyme are creamy, delicious, filling, and comforting. They can be served as a main or side dish and are very easy to make. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Nutrition facts provided on this website are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a qualified health care provider for personalized diet advice and make sure that each of the ingredients is allowed in your diet.Savory Steel Cut Oats with Mushrooms and Thyme
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4 portions
Serving Size
1/4 of recipe
Amount Per ServingCalories 368Total Fat 11.5gSaturated Fat 1.7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9.8gCholesterol 0mgSodium 146.5mgCarbohydrates 55gFiber 8.1gSugar 4.2gProtein 13.7g
Hi, can I use shiitake mushrooms instead?
Yes, I think it should be fine.
This is absolutely delicious.10/10! I sadly didn’t have enough mushrooms but I can only imagine it would only make it better.
Hi Stephanie, I am so glad you like the recipe! Thank you so much for taking the time to write the comment 🙂