Ingredients
Porridge Ingredients:
2 apples, sliced into 1/4 in. slices
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. EVOO
2 c. steel cut oats
4 c. water
1/2 c. milk
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Zest of one orange, optional
Topping Ingredients:
1/2 c. toasted pistachios, chopped
1/4 c. dried figs, chopped
Instructions
Directions:
Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, maple syrup, and cinnamon on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 mins or until tender at 400 degrees.
Heat EVOO in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oats and stir until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 3-4 minutes. Add water and bring to a simmer. Turn down to medium-low and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, salt, and remaining ingredients through orange zest and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve into bowls and top with roasted apples, pistachios, figs and additional milk if desired. Makes about 4 servings.
Keywords: breakfast, oatmeal, porridge, steel cut oats, maple syrup, baked apples, cinnamon, figs, pistachios