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    Home » Breakfast Recipes

    Savory breakfasts. Oats Poha, Potato hummus sandwich and more. vegan, glutenfree options

    Published: Dec 2, 2011 · Modified: Aug 21, 2018 by Richa 24 Comments

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    Oats Poha, a delicious and nutritious savory breakfast recipe made with rice flakes, veggies and spices. Full of flavor and easy to make. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe. Jump to Recipe

    Oats Poha, a delicious and nutritious savory breakfast recipe made with rice flakes, veggies and spices. Full of flavor and easy to make. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe. #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan

    Breakfast.. the most important meal of the day! It should have a good balance of nutrients and a healthy dose of protein. I cant really digest raw fruits, so I havent caught on to the smoothies yet.. But there are so many more options than just pancakes, waffles and smoothies.


    Thanks to Mona for the idea of using oats for the savory Breakfast poha! The oats poha tastes very similar to regular flattened rice flakes poha. I posted the detailed rice flakes breakfast poha recipe sometime back here. I’ve started making this morning fave breakfast with half Oats and half rice flakes. Oats add much more in terms of nutrition than just the white rice flakes! Lots of antioxidants, fibre, minerals and help stabilize sugar levels and lower cholestrol.
     

     
    The recipe is the same. If using quick cooking oats, you dont need to soak them, just sprinkle some water to dampen then and add to pan. Quick cooking Oats tend to get mushy really easily though, so I use Old fashioned more. If using old fashioned or thicker oats, soak them in warm water for a few minutes.
     
     

    Oats Poha

    Allergen Information: Free of Dairy, egg, corn, soy, yeast, Gluten.

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    Oats Poha served on a white pate
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    Savory Breakfast Oats Poha

    Oats Poha, a delicious and nutritious savory breakfast recipe made with rice flakes, veggies and spices. Full of flavor and easy to make. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Gluten-free, Nut-free, Soy-free, Vegan
    Keyword: healthy breakfast, Indian breakfast, vegan breakfast
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 371kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup (92.5 g) rice flakes (thick Poha)
    • 3/4 cup (60.75 g) old fashioned Oats
    • oil
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) mustard seeds
    • 3-4 tbsp (3 tbsp) onion diced
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) chopped green chilies or chili flakes to taste chopped
    • nuts such as cashews/peanuts chopped
    • 1/3 cup (78.86 g) potatoes (cooked/boiled and baked)
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) turmeric powder
    • 1/2 cup other veggies like small carrots, peas, zucchini chopped
    • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
    • lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Soak the rice flakes and old fashioned Oats in hot water, for 5 mins( just enough water to cover all).
    • Or you can make this with only Oats. Add enough hot water to dampen them and let sit for 2 minutes. A bit of rice flakes in the mixture help the oats stay separate and not clump up)
    • Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Spread oil to evenly coat pan.
    • Add the mustard seeds when the oil is hot. As soon as they start to sputter, add a few curry leaves and give it mix. Add 3-4 Tablespoons diced onion and chopped green chilies or chili flakes to taste. Cook until onions are translucent.
    • Add nuts and cook for half a minute. Add the chopped cooked(boiled/baked) potatoes and turmeric powder, mix and cook for a minute. If you don't have cooked potatoes, chop uncooked ones into smaller pieces, microwave them a minute at a time till almost cooked, and then add to pan, or you can skip potatoes.
    • Add other veggies like small chopped carrots, peas or zucchini. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Add soaked oats and rice flakes, salt and mix well. Cook covered on low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Open, mix well and cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and lemon juice and serve hot!

    Notes

    Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Savory Breakfast Oats Poha
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 371 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Sodium 30mg1%
    Potassium 459mg13%
    Carbohydrates 71g24%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 2310IU46%
    Vitamin C 11.6mg14%
    Calcium 51mg5%
    Iron 3.7mg21%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
     
     
    Leftover sandwiches.
    The pictured one is boiled potato, hummus, tomato sandwich in multigrain bread. served with fruits.
    Other times, I use up leftover veggie dishes from the day before or add some tofu scramble, Add some hummus or other nut butter(almond/cashew/peanut) or nut(cashew mayo)/bean proteiny dressing and its good to go.
     
     
    Some other savory breakfasts from the last few months, which we eat often below. Watch out for the sweet breaky round  up later this month.
     
    Chilla – Chickpea flour omelette/crepe- glutenfree
    Upma- Cream of wheat or rice with veggies and nuts. glutenfree option
    Bean sprouts – glutenfree
    Savory Chickpea French Toasts. glutenfree option
     
     
    This breakfast is headed to Ricki’s wellness weekend, Allergy friendly friday.

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    1. sonia

      September 01, 2022 at 3:05 pm

      Hi Richa! I was going thru ur site for breakfast salted snack recipes. There are so many in Breakfast category and in others too. Good if they can be organised like as Muffins, cookies, slated snacks, fritters, crepes – sweet, salted, shakes, cakes, breads, quick to make etc.

      Also was looking for recipes for sweet flavored nuts like in stores.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 03, 2022 at 2:01 pm

        Thank you sonia, and enjoy the Chana Masala Spiced nuts!

        Reply
    2. Akshata

      December 10, 2015 at 10:25 am

      Love how simple but tasty this is!

      Reply
    3. Junia

      December 05, 2011 at 8:27 pm

      i love the vibrant yellow color of this savory breakfast. i’ve been enjoying savory rice dishes lately. i would love to try this!

      Reply
    4. healthierhappierjeffie

      December 04, 2011 at 6:15 am

      i usually have sweet breakfasts and am a bit bored! so, these recipes are definitely worth trying! thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    5. Jeffie

      December 04, 2011 at 6:12 am

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      Reply
    6. Richa

      December 03, 2011 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks you Julie, Createwithmom, Yuri, Dawn, Sensible veg and Hannah!
      Yes Hannah, sneak some savory into your chocolate filled december:D

      Reply
    7. Sensible Vegetarian

      December 03, 2011 at 5:16 am

      Very vibrant and yummy looking one.

      Reply
    8. Hannah

      December 03, 2011 at 3:20 am

      How fantastic! I’ve been meaning to try poha for so long, and love having new savoury breakfast ideas. Must stop eating chocolate first thing….

      Reply
    9. Dawn

      December 02, 2011 at 10:25 pm

      Yes, please!!

      Reply
    10. Yuri - Chef Pandita

      December 02, 2011 at 10:15 pm

      Love all the breakfast suggestions!

      Reply
    11. createwithmom

      December 02, 2011 at 9:33 pm

      lovely combination of oats in rice flakes looks wonderful

      Reply
    12. Julie

      December 02, 2011 at 7:15 pm

      Lovely idea of making poha..yummy!!
      Following you 🙂
      Hope u’ll drop by my space n follow it too dear!!
      Ongoing Event -Christmas Delicacy (15 Nov-31 Dec 2011)
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      Reply
    13. Richa

      December 02, 2011 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks Notyet100!

      thanks Raji. Yeah, breakfast is always a struggle, since hubbs gets bored with the same thing, so i have to put on my thinking hat which doesnt always work on groggy mornings:)

      Reply
    14. Richa

      December 02, 2011 at 6:21 pm

      Wow archena, love the addition of whole grains to idli batter. i havent had a white idli myself in ages.. lots of lentils and whole grains in my batter too!

      Thanks Ella, hope u try some of these, most are gf and well balanced and flexible to your taste.

      Thanks Aarthi!

      Reply
    15. Raji

      December 02, 2011 at 5:38 pm

      Great idea of adding oats in the poha..makes it so much more nutritious..I always find planning breakfast menu difficult..but you have given so many wonderful options.

      Reply
    16. notyet100

      December 02, 2011 at 4:09 pm

      Such healthy breakfast ideas,. 🙂

      Reply
    17. Aarthi

      December 02, 2011 at 3:59 pm

      yummy one

      Reply
    18. ella@lifeologia

      December 02, 2011 at 3:08 pm

      Ah these look great 😉
      I’m always on the lookout for different breakfast options 😉 thank you!

      Reply
    19. archena

      December 02, 2011 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks for the Oats Poha, I have been adding quinoa and barley to my Idli and Dhokla batters, would have never have thought about Oats in Aaloo Poha! Will try for sure!

      Reply

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