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6 Beyond Breakfast Ideas for Cooking with Oats

Adventure beyond the steaming bowl of oatmeal and explore other ways to use this versatile, whole-grain powerhouse.

Check out these beyond-breakfast ideas that transform this versatile grain into delicious dishes like Turkey Sliders, Oat Risotto, and Enchiladas with Oat Flour Tortillas.

1. Turkey Sliders

Turkey Sliders are a fun and easy appetizer that will satisfy appetites of all ages.

Recipe courtesy of Prairie Oat Growers Association and SpreadTheMustard.

2. Oat Risotto

A high fibre twist on traditional risotto using steel cut oats and ground flaxseed.

Oat Risotto
Recipe courtesy of Prairie Oat Growers Association and HealthyFlax.org.

Why are oats good for you? Simpy said, FIBRE! as a whole grain oats are high in both insoluble and soluble fibre and you need both for a healthy diet.

3. Scottish Oat & Leek Pilaf with Salmon

Oats move to the savoury side in this skillet supper. It’s truly a one-pan meal with all four good groups. Cooking the oats in milk makes them creamy and tender and infuses the good nutrition right in. The salmon steams on top of the oats, and the asparagus, dill and lemon add a fresh punch.

Recipe and image courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Canada.

4. Enchiladas with Oat Flour Tortillas

Not your traditional enchilada but still just as delicious.

Recipe and image courtesy of Prairie Oat Growers Association.

5. Italian Chicken Burgers

These delicious chicken burgers are out-of-the-ordinary. Served on crusty garlic bread, the aroma will make your mouth water.

Italian-chicken-burgers
Recipe and image courtesy of Chicken.ca.

6. Lentil Meatloaf

Everybody loves meatloaf; it’s one of our all time favourite comfort foods. Especially when you know its rich hearty flavours come with a hidden nutritional powerhouse. Lentils easily stir into the mix.

lentil-meatloaf
Recipe and image courtesy of Lentils.org.
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