Jollof oatmeal with spinach
Do you enjoy savory flavors and comfort food? Then this jollof-inspired oatmeal with spinach is perfect for you. It’s delicious as a nutritious breakfast, but also works great for lunch or dinner. The warm spices and tomato give your oatmeal a rich, full flavor that energizes you for the day.
Jollof is a popular West African rice dish, especially well known in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. It’s a one-pot dish in which rice is cooked in a spiced tomato sauce.
In the recipe above, jollof oatmeal is a modern, healthy twist where oats take on the same spicy, tomato-rich flavor as jollof rice.
Ingrediënten (2 personen)
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ cup (about 120 gr) finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp ground pepper / chili flakes
- ½ can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Salt to taste
- Handful of spinach
Bereiding
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Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion until translucent.
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Add the curry powder, turmeric, thyme, and chili flakes, and cook for about 30 seconds.
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Add the tomatoes and let simmer gently for 3 minutes.
Toast the oats for a few minutes to bring out their flavor. -
Stir the oats into the tomato mixture, add salt, and let simmer for 5–10 minutes until everything is cooked through.
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Stir in the spinach at the end until wilted.
Tips
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Top with feta, a soft-boiled egg, or extra vegetables.
Feel free to experiment with other spices or add protein of your choice.