Golden Oats Medley Instead Of Rice Noodles Or Other Grains Recipes

GOLDEN OATS MEDLEY (INSTEAD OF RICE, NOODLES OR OTHER GRAINS)

Steps:

• Combine uncooked oats and beaten egg in medium sized bowl; mix until oats are thoroughly coated. Saute green pepper in butter in large skillet. Add oat mixture to green pepper mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly 1 to 2 minutes, or until oats are dry, separated and lightly browned. Add broth and salt; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates. Makes 4 servings.
• VARIATIONS USING THE BASIC "Golden Oats Medley" recipe above.
• *FOR GOLDEN OATS ORIENTAL: Substitute 3/4 cup water and 2 Tablespoons soy sauce for broth.
• FOR GOLDEN OATS PILAF: Substitute 3/4 cup mushroom slices and 2 Tablespoons chopped green onion or chives for green pepper.
• FOR GOLDEN OATS FLORENTIN: Substitute 1 cup chopped spinach or broccoli for green pepper.
• FOR GOLDEN OATS ROMA: Substitute 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini and 1 garlic clove, minced for green pepper.
• FOR GOLDEN OATS LORRAINE: Add 2 crisply cooked bacon slices, crumbled.
• FOR GOLDEN OATS PROVENCAL: Add 1 medium sized tomato, chopped.
• FOR GOLDEN OATS WITH HERBS: ADD 2 Tablespoons parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves.
• The Quaker Oats.Wholegrain Cookbook.

GOLDEN OATS

Steps:

• Melt the margarine in a skillet or sauce pan over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, mix the egg and the oatmeal in a small bowl. This may seem like a lot of oats compared to the amount of egg, but just keep stirring until the oats are coated.
• Add the oats mixture to the skillet.
• Stirring constantly, cook about 5 minutes until the oats are lightly browned ("golden"). They should be dry and separated.
• (At this point, the oat mixture can be stored in a tightly covered container until you are ready to finish cooking. Note that the eggs are cooked, so it doesn't require refrigeration).
• Add the water, stir, and cover.
• Cook about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates.
• Make the recipe your own by adding dried or fresh fruit, cinnamon, sauteed peppers or onions, meat or vegetable broth instead of water, and so on.

GOLDEN SPICED RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in rice and spices. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Stir in raisins and almonds.