Savory oatmeal + Cauliflower Potato hash + arugula
Savory Oatmeal
Savory Oatmeal + Cauliflower Potato Hash
2-3 servings
2 medium Leeks
1 shallot
1 cup chopped cauliflower ( about 1/2)
3 cloves of garlic
2 russet potatoes ( medium)
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp Herbs De Provence
1 1/4 tsp sea salt ( save 1/4 tsp for oatmeal)
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup water
Lemon Wedge
Tools:
Large cast iron skillet or frying pan
1 medium sized soup/grain pot
spatula
Extra toppings: sauerkraut, pickled ume plum red onions, left over black beans or any type of legume you have. Tahini and hot sauce if that is your pleasure. Fried egg your way on top. Side of fresh or sautéed greens.
Sliced leeks and Cauliflower
Directions:
1.) Slice leek in thin round pieces including top green parts ( Use all of the leek). Chop garlic cloves. Halve and slice shallot thinly. Set aside shallot and 1 garlic clove fir oatmeal. Be sure to rinse leeks well-they have dirt in between their layers. You may want to slice the whole leek in half first, rinse and then thinly slice. Chop potatoes in small dice sized pieces. Chop cauliflower in small pieces.
Note: You can prep all your veggies the day before or in the morning to have ready to cook when you want.
2.) In a large cast iron skillet heat 2 tbsp of olive oil on medium. Add leeks and garlic. Cook for 2 mins to get a little tender. Next add potatoes and stir. Make sure to stir frequently to avoid burning on the bottom. You can add a little bit of water ( like 1 tbsp) if needed to loosen the bottom. Use metal spatula ( ok to use on cast iron) to get the bottom leek and potatoes that stick-this kinda make it look like a hash. Add salt, black pepper, cumin and herbs. Stir and cook on medium/low for 10 mins then add cauliflower. Mix well and cook for another 10-15 mins until potatoes and cauliflower are tender. taste and adjust seasoning as you desire. Turn off heat and let chill while you cook oatmeal.
3. ) In a separate pot heat on medium add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add reserved 1 chopped garlic clove and chopped shallot. Sauté for 3 mins to get tender and then add 1 cup of oats. Stir and cook for 1 min and then add 1 cup of water plus 1/4 tsp sea salt. Stir well. Cook oatmeal as you would cook oatmeal-bring to a boil and then lower the heat and cook stirring every few mins until oats are tender and chewy.
Potato, Leek and Cauliflower Hash
4.) Serve oatmeal and potato cauliflower together. You can enjoy them side by side with greens for brightness or you can mix the oatmeal and potato/cauli together. Enjoy with your favorite toppings and protein.
A Poem from this week shared by Krista Tippet from On Being. Audio Link Below: As I was writing and thinking about learning in the dark moonlight this poem came on my phone. Spirit messages are funny. I cried and loved it. Maybe you will too.
Let this darkness be a bell tower by Rainer Maria Rilke
Quiet friend who has come so far
feel how your breathing makes more space around you
let this darkness be a bell tower, and you the bell and as you ring
what batters you becomes your strength
Move back and forth into the change
what’s it like this intensity of pain
if the drink is bitter turn yourself to wine
in this uncontainable night, be the mystery at the crossroads of your senses
the meaning discovered there
and if the world shall cease to hear you
say to the silent earth “I flow”
and to the rushing water’s speak “I am”