Microwave Zucchini Oatmeal

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Looking for a new way to enjoy oats? Try this recipe for Microwave Zucchini Oatmeal. This savory recipe pairs well with breakfast and brunch and only takes 3 minutes to make in the microwave. This veggie-filled bowl of oatmeal is a unique option you can enjoy year-round.

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Ingredients

A heart healthy diet should include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, lean protein and legumes, and should limit fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and sodium.

1/2 cup Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 egg white, lightly beaten, or 1 large whole egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded zucchini, peeled if desired
1 cup nonfat milk or water
1/8 tsp salt (optional)

Cooking Instructions

Place oats and salt, if desired, in microwave-safe bowl (at least 4-cup capacity).
Add egg white or whole egg to oats. Stir to combine (no specks of yolk should show if using whole egg). Stir in zucchini. Add milk; stir until all ingredients are well combined.
For quick oats, microwave on HIGH, uncovered, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until egg is fully cooked and oats are desired consistency.
For old fashioned oats, microwave on HIGH, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir oats, microwave about 1 minute longer in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until egg and oats are cooked.
Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before stirring in other ingredients if thicker consistency is desired.

Tips

Serving Tip: Top with Greek-style yogurt, fresh fruit, berries or nuts, as desired.

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Quaker® Oats-Old Fashioned

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Cooking Instructions

Place oats and salt, if desired, in microwave-safe bowl (at least 4-cup capacity).
Add egg white or whole egg to oats. Stir to combine (no specks of yolk should show if using whole egg). Stir in zucchini. Add milk; stir until all ingredients are well combined.
For quick oats, microwave on HIGH, uncovered, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until egg is fully cooked and oats are desired consistency.
For old fashioned oats, microwave on HIGH, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir oats, microwave about 1 minute longer in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until egg and oats are cooked.
Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before stirring in other ingredients if thicker consistency is desired.