Oats are a perfect blank canvas for a savory, hearty dish. This savory miso oatmeal will change your beliefs about oatmeal needing to be sweet. Enjoy this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you will be SO happy you did.
Add the oats and miso paste. Turn heat to low. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
To Serve: Add the oats to an individual bowl or deep plate. Add a drizzle of chili oil to each bowl. Top with a poached or fried egg. Sprinkle the egg with pepper.
Notes
There are many easy things you can do to spice up a plain bowl of oatmeal:
Add fresh fruit - berries, banana, apple slices, whatever is your favorite.
Add some eggs or avocado.
Stir in a nut butter like peanut or almond, or a jam for a sweet kick.
Literally spice up your oatmeal with some hot sauce, or add spices like cayenne.
Add some natural sweetness to oatmeal with honey, agave syrup, brown sugar or maple syrup.
For more of a dessert-style oatmeal, sprinkle in some chocolate chips and toasted coconut.
Sprinkle some whole or chopped nuts on your oatmeal for added crunch.