Pesto, Egg and Avo Savoury Porridge

Savoury porridge is now rather on trend, but when I first started doing it back in 2015 at uni I did get some odd looks from my housemates. However, I stand by it as a great breakfast (or even dinner!)

Serves 1

Ingredients

Porridge

• 1/2 cup oats

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tbsp pesto

• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan

• Pepper

Topping

• 1 Egg

• 1/2 avocado

• 1/4 lemon (in wedges)

• Chilli flakes

• Parmesan shavings
  

(Notes on substitutions found below the method)

Method:

1. Mix together the porridge ingredients. On the hob: place the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes stirring regularly to make it rich and creamy. In the microwave: place the ingredients in a microwave proof bowl, then microwave on high for 1 minute, give it a good stir for 30s minutes. Put back in the microwave for 2-3 minutes stirring regularly to make it rich and creamy.

2. Poach the egg and place on top of the porridge with sliced avocado, lemon wedges, chilli flakes and shavings of parmesan.

Notes and substitutions:

• Oats: I use regular porridge oats, but you can use any type. Just adjust the cooking time.

• Milk: Any milk works, including soy and nut milks.

• Parmesan: This can be replaced with any other cheese.

• Pesto: you can use other pesto varieties if you wish e.g. sun dried tomato pesto