Savory Steel Cut Oats

Name: Savory Steel Cut Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter; 1 large shallot (minced); 1 cup (160 grams) steel-cut oats; 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable or chicken broth (see note); 2 tablespoons (30 ml) reduced sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; A 7-minute egg (pictured); Crispy roasted broccolini (pictured); Cooked crumbled bacon or shiitake bacon; Garlicky sautéed spinach; Sautéed zucchini and onion; Sautéed mushrooms; 1 tablespoon (15 grams) white miso paste; 1/4 cup (20 grams) grated parmesan or pecorino; Flaky sea salt (for finishing)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Steel-cut oats can be a nice alternative to rolled oats. It's kinda magical how cutting the same grain differently creates a totally different vibe. Since they cook for longer, I think the Instant Pot is a fabulous way to make them, but I've provided both IP and stovetop instructions. Both methods work beautifully — use whichever you prefer.

Updated at: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:08:27 GMT