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Oatmeal Scramble Recipe

Oatmeal Scramble Recipe

A simple savory oatmeal scramble recipe made with oats, veggies,
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

This is the basic, reliable version.
  • ½ cup rolled oats or quick oats
  • 1 tbsp oil any cooking oil works
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 green chili chopped (optional)
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp salt adjust later
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 –3 tbsp mixed vegetables carrot, peas, capsicum
Optional add-ons (use what you have):
  • Grated ginger
  • Garlic
  • Black pepper
  • Cumin or mustard seeds
  • Lemon juice
  • Fresh coriander

Equipment

  • One non-stick pan or kadhai
  • One chopping board
  • One knife
  • One spatula or spoon

Method
 

Step 1: Toast the oats — don’t skip this
  1. Dry roast oats on low heat for 2–3 minutes.
  2. You’ll smell a mild nuttiness. That’s enough.
  3. Remove and keep aside.
  4. This step adds depth. Tiny effort. Big payoff.
Step 2: Build the base
  1. Add oil to the pan.
  2. Add cumin seeds (optional). Let them crackle.
  3. Add onions. Cook until soft.
  4. Not brown. Just gentle and sweet.
  5. Add ginger, garlic, chili if using.
  6. Stir. Breathe. No rush.
Step 3: Veggies and spices
  1. Add chopped vegetables.
  2. Add turmeric and salt.
  3. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Veggies should stay slightly crisp. Texture matters.
Step 4: Oats enter the pan
  1. Add roasted oats back in.
  2. Mix everything well so oats get coated in flavor.
  3. Now slowly add water while stirring.
  4. Key word—slowly.
Step 5: Scramble technique
  1. Cook on medium-low flame.
  2. Stir gently but often.
  3. Break lumps. Scrape sides.
  4. Watch texture change.
  5. In about 4–5 minutes, it turns into a soft scramble.
  6. Not wet. Not dry.
  7. Somewhere cozy in between.
Step 6: Final touches
  1. Turn off heat.
  2. Add black pepper. Lemon juice if you like.
  3. Taste. Adjust salt.
  4. Pause. Taste again. Always.
Texture Guide (Because This Matters)
  1. If it’s:
  2. Too dry → add 2 tbsp hot water
  3. Too mushy → cook uncovered for 1–2 minutes
  4. Too bland → salt + pepper + lemon
  5. Oats forgive mistakes. Relax.