Oatmeal with Olive Oil and Oranges

Name: Oatmeal with Olive Oil and Oranges
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; Grated zest of 1/2 lemon (or more to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or more to taste, chopped); 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 orange (cut into segments); 1/4 cup raw almonds (chopped)

A twist on traditional sweet oats, this variation uses extra-virgin olive oil and oranges which offer a warm sweetness. The olive oil is packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats to help stabilize blood sugar and control cravings throughout the day. Giada loves olive oil on her oats and will switch up the add-ins depending on what she has: berries for a sweeter variation, or even just some salt and even Parmigiano Reggiano for a savory spin.

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or more to taste, chopped)
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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1 orange (cut into segments)
1/4 cup raw almonds (chopped)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 1/2 cups water and the salt to a boil over medium heat. Add the oats and cook, stirring frequently, until creamy, 6 to 7 minutes. For a thicker consistency, cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Stir in the lemon zest and thyme. Spoon the oatmeal into 4 bowls. Drizzle with the olive oil and top with oranges and almonds.