Caramelized Onion and Cardamom Savory Oatmeal
Cozy savory oatmeal with warming spices, sweet carmelized onions and topped with crunchy chickpeas and fresh herbs. Vegan, easy to make and nutrient packed,
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560kcal
Ingredients
- 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1 2 inch cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp coconut cream*
- 1 1/2 cups thick cut oats
- 1/3 cup chopped dates
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Chopped herbs cilantro, dill, parsley and/or mint for serving
For the crispy chickpea topping
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- Flaky salt optional
Instructions
- To a large lidded pot, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add in the onion plus a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally until deeply caramelized. About 20-25 minutes.
- Once caramelized, add the spices, cinnamon stick and thick cut oats. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant and toasted.
- Stir in the coconut cream, chopped dates and salt plus 2 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes undisturbed.
- Turn off the heat and let the pot sit covered for another 10 minutes before serving. Divide among bowls and top with fresh chopped herbs and crispy chickpeas.
- For the crunchy chickpea topping
- Lay the drained and rinsed chickpeas on several sheets of paper towel and gently pat dry to remove as much excess moisture as you can.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering then add the chickpeas in an even layer. Pan fry for about 10-12 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden brown.
- Add in the seeds and toast for an additional 5 minutes or so until fragrant and toasty. Top with flaky salt if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
*coconut cream is the solid white part in a can of full fat, unsweetened coconut milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 1157mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 20g