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Vegan Savory Oatmeal with Crispy Shiitakes

Vegan savory oatmeal with crispy shiitakes makes a deeply satisfying meal. It leans hard into umami territory with layers of deep, savory flavor. You can make this recipe exactly as-is or top it with other vegetables. I've included some suggestions in the notes section below.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: savory oatmeal vegan, vegan savory oatmeal
Servings: 4
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 large shallot minced (about ¾ cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups (160 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 6 cups 1(420 ml) vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lower-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) white miso paste
  • 1 recipe crispy shiitakes

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized pot.
  • Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about two minutes.
  • Add the oats, broth, soy sauce, and pepper to the pot.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce heat and simmer, stirring from time to time, until the oats have become tender and absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Stir in the miso paste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top each bowl plenty of crispy shiitakes.

Notes

  1. My favorite boxed vegetable broth by far is Imagine No Chicken lower-sodium broth. It has a great flavor profile and none of the rust-colored nonsense that plagues many other brands.
  2. White miso paste is made from fermented soybeans. It has a salty, sweet, and savory vibe and is among the most mellow of the miso varieties. Buy it here.
  3. If you find it hard to incorporate the miso paste into the oatmeal, you can loosen it up first by stirring it together in a small bowl with a splash of veggie broth.
  4. To make this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use certified GF oats, miso, and soy sauce.Oats are at their absolute best shortly after cooking, so I don't recommend going out of your way to make them in advance. That said: Oats can be cooked in advance and reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop with a big splash of additional broth. Crispy shiitakes can be made in advance and reheated/re-crisped in the oven or toaster oven before serving.
  5. Leftovers will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. Reheat as indicated above.

Additional topping suggestions

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.9g | Protein: 13.6g | Fat: 21.4g | Fiber: 6.4g