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Three Pepper Oat Pilaf

Three pepper oat pilaf

The Quaker Oats Company

Did you think that oats are just for breakfast? You'll be surprised to learn that oats can make a great side-dish pilaf that rivals any other whole grain. Try this for an unexpected delight.

ingredients

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 3/4 cups Old Fashioned Quaker® Oats, uncooked
2 egg whites or 1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp minced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook peppers, mushrooms, green onions and garlic in oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

2. In large bowl, mix oats and egg whites until oats are evenly coated. Add oats to vegetable mixture in skillet.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until oats are dry and separated, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add broth, basil, salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Serve immediately.


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Per serving: Calories - 130, Calories from Fat - 37, Total Fat - 4g, Saturated Fat - 0.5g, Trans Fat - 0g, Cholesterol - 0mg, Sodium - 310mg, Total Carbohydrate - 19g, Dietary Fiber - 3g, Sugars - 1g, Protein - 6g.


makes: 6 servings

serving size: about one cup



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