Savoury Oatmeal With a Fried Egg

Name: Savoury Oatmeal With a Fried Egg
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; Pinch of salt; 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach; 2 tablespoons (10 g) finely grated Parmesan; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 large eggs; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; Chilli crisp, hot sauce or soy sauce, to serve

Creamy oats cooked in broth with spinach and Parmesan, topped with a crispy fried egg and scallions. A warming savoury oatmeal ready in 15 minutes.

By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished October 16, 2026

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15 min total 2 bowlsEasy

A savoury grain bowl topped with a soft-boiled egg, greens, sprouts and pickled onion — Photo: T.Tseng · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.

About this recipe

If you think oatmeal has to be sweet, this savoury version will change your mind. Rolled oats cooked in broth turn creamy and comforting, like a quick risotto.

Stir in spinach and Parmesan, then top each bowl with a crisp-edged fried egg, scallions and a drizzle of chilli crisp or soy sauce for a quick, satisfying breakfast.

Equipment you'll need

Small saucepan
Nonstick skillet

Tips for success

Use low-sodium broth and add salt at the end, as Parmesan and soy sauce are both salty.
Steel-cut oats also work; cook them according to our steel cut oats recipe, using broth.
Leftover roasted vegetables make a great addition.

Substitutions and variations

Use vegetable broth and skip the Parmesan, or use a vegan alternative, for a dairy-free bowl.
Add sautéed mushrooms, kimchi or crumbled bacon.
Swap the fried egg for a soft-boiled egg.

Storage and reheating

To store: Refrigerate cooked oats for up to 3 days; fry eggs fresh.

To reheat: Reheat the oats in a saucepan with a splash of broth, stirring, until hot.

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