Traditional Italian risotto is delicious but it can pack in a lot of calories. This Hungry Girl dish uses oats instead of rice for a low-calorie version. Give this savory oats recipe a try!
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1/4 cup Steel-cut oats
dash Salt
1 Frozen meatless or turkey sausage patty with 80 calories or less (like the kind by MorningStar Farms or Jimmy Dean)
1/2 cup Frozen peas
2 tbsp Bagged sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1 tsp Grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, fresh chopped basil (optional seasonings)
dash Salt
1 Frozen meatless or turkey sausage patty with 80 calories or less (like the kind by MorningStar Farms or Jimmy Dean)
1/2 cup Frozen peas
2 tbsp Bagged sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1 tsp Grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, fresh chopped basil (optional seasonings)
In a medium-small pot, bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil.
Add oats and salt, and return to boil.
Reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until thickened.
Meanwhile, prepare sausage in a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray or on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave. Refer to package for cook time instructions.
Add peas and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pot. Cook and stir until hot, about two minutes.
Transfer oatmeal to a medium bowl.
Chop or crumble sausage, and stir into oatmeal. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt or fresh basil.
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