Description
A savory oatmeal bowl with soft-boiled eggs, edamame, and spinach. High in protein and fiber, easy to meal prep, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup edamame
- 2 cups frozen spinach (yields ~1/4 cup cooked and squeezed)
- 2 tsp sesame oil (divided)
- Pinch of salt
- Sesame seeds, to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Furikake, to taste
- Chili oil, optional
- Chopped scallions, optional
Instructions
1️⃣ Soft boil the eggs
Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and cook for 6–7 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath and let sit for about 10 minutes. Gently tap, peel, and slice in half.
👉 You can use any egg method you prefer—.boiled works best for meal prep.
2️⃣ Prepare the edamame (While the eggs are cooking)
Stovetop: Bring water to a boil, add edamame, and cook for 2–3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Microwave: Place edamame in a microwave-safe bowl with 1–2 Tbsp water. Cover and microwave for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Drain if needed.
3️⃣ Prepare the spinach (While the eggs are cooking)
Place frozen spinach in a microwave-safe bowl with ½ cup water. Cover loosely and microwave for 2–3 minutes until fully heated. Let cool slightly (the center can be hot) then squeeze out excess water. Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil, a pinch of salt, and sesame seeds (if using). Mix well.
4️⃣ Cook the oatmeal
Cook the oatmeal last so it’s warm and fresh when assembling.
Microwave and stovetop methods: Place oats, broth or water, and a pinch of salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl and cook according to package instructions. Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil while warm.
Stovetop method: Place oats, broth or water, and a pinch of salt in a small pot and cook according to package instructions. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 2–3 minutes. Stir in sesame oil while warm.
5️⃣ Assemble the bowl
Add the oatmeal to a bowl. Top with spinach, edamame, and halved eggs.
6️⃣ Finish and serve
Drizzle with low-sodium soy sauce and chili oil (if using). Sprinkle generously with Furikake and finish with scallions, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg