Oats Omlete

Ever wanted a one dish, filling meal in a jiffy? Well, that's exactly what the Oats Omlete is. I first had this at the Marche restaurant in Singapore. I found this extremely interesting, tasty and surprising very filling. Months later, inspired by this, I made  my version of it for my family. They loved it and since then, this is one of  those "quick meals" on the days when I just don't feel like cooking.

                                          

Ingredients:

Oats: 2 tbs quick cooking 

2 eggs : beaten till fluffy

Coriander leaves: washed and chopped 

Vegetables: 

    Asparagus (2 or 3)

    Baby corn - 1

    Cherry tomatoes : 2
    Onions: 1/2 chopped
( Other vegetables like capsicum, red and yellow peppers, dill, spinach etc can be used)

Salt : 1 tsp

Pepper: to taste

Butter / oil : 1 tsp

Method:

1. Soak the oats in 2 or 3 tbs of water. Let it soak while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. 

2. Beat the eggs.

                              

3. Chop the vegetables. Sauté Asparagus and baby corn in a little butter so that these vegetables are partially cooked.

4.Chop onions and coriander. Chop tomatoes.

5. Add all the vegetables, onions, coriander, tomatoes, soaked oats, salt and pepper to the beaten eggs.

6. Heat the pan with some butter or oil.

7. When hot, pour half the egg mixture. Let it cook on medium heat for a minute or more till the underside is golden. Slowly flip it over. Cook this side for another minute or so.

Repeat with the remaining egg mixture. 

                               

8. Eat it hot with any homemade sauce or market sauce(if you must)

Optional:

Step 4: you can add capsicum, carrots, peas, dill leaves, green chillies, mushrooms or any other vegetable available at home. You can also add cheese if you like. 
I made this with chopped spinach and it felt so fulfilling.

Hints:

Split the mixture into manageable portions that you can easily flip over.

Nutrition:
Eggs are a good source of protein, Vitamin D, Choline ( required for preserving memory). Oats has high fibre content and helps lower cholesterol. The vegetables provide a myriad amount of vitamins and minerals. 

Dietary Considerations of the Basic Recipe
Lactose free
Nut free
Gluten Free (Oats present)