Savoury porridge with zucchini, parmesan, rocket and poached egg

You need to try our healthy low cost delicious cheesy savoury porridge with courgette, parmesan, rocket and topped with the perfect poached egg! Ready in 30 minutes.

Serves: 2

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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¾ cup (85g) wholegrain rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX
2 cups water
1 medium courgettezucchiniX, trimmed, grated
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus extra to garnish
2 eggs
40g baby rocketarugulaX

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Instructions

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1 Place oats in a medium non-stick saucepan with water; stir, and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring gently from time to time, for 10—12 minutes or so, or until the oats have a thick and creamy consistency. Add grated courgette in the last five minutes of cooking time. Stir through the parmesan and chopped chives.

2 Bring a frying pan of water to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Use a large spoon to make a whirlpool. Then carefully crack the eggs, one at a time, into the centre of the whirlpool and poach for three minutes for a soft yolk, or until cooked to your liking. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.

3 Divide the porridge between two serving bowls; top with rocket and a poached egg, and garnish with extra chives.

HFG tip

Three nutritious reasons to try savoury oats:

Oats are high in soluble fibre and have a low GI, giving you long-lasting energy.
They help fight off hunger, especially with added protein, such as a perfectly poached egg or a cube of feta.
Adding leafy greens helps increase your daily serves of all-important veges.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 260 cal

Kilojoules 1090 kJ

Protein 17 g

Total fat 9 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 1 g

Dietary fibre 6 g

Sodium 130 mg

Calcium 180 mg

Iron 4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.