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Steel Cut Oats with Ricotta, Pistachios & Raisins

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Steel Cut Oats with Ricotta, Pistachios & Raisins

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Jennifer Perillo's Notes: Normally steel cut oats take a while to cook, unless you do an overnight soak which I never remember. My solution is to make a large batch to last a few days since they heat very well in the...
Normally steel cut oats take a while to cook, unless you do an overnight soak which I never remember. My solution is to make a large batch to last a few days since they heat very well in the microwave. I generally use whatever nuts are on hand, and on this particular day pistachios were at bat. Another twist is to use pine nuts which really play up the Italian inspiration for this hearty breakfast.

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Serves 6 to 8

For the steel cut oats:

1 cup steel cut oats (not quick cooking) Ask a question about this ingredient

4 cups water Ask a question about this ingredient

pinch of salt Ask a question about this ingredient

Steel Cut Oats with Ricotta, Pistachios & Raisins (an individual serving):

1/2 cup prepared steel cut oats (see step 1) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon raisins Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon fresh ricotta Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon chopped pistachios Ask a question about this ingredient

To make the oats, bring the water to a boil in a deep pot. Add oats and cook until they begin to thicken. Reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking, uncovered, until grains are slightly tender and water has mostly absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off heat, cover pot and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Make-ahead: Steel cut oats reheat very well, so I like to make extra this way we can enjoy them on busy weekday mornings. Store leftovers in a covered container. Spoon our individual portions into a bowl, adding a tablespoon or two of milk or water, then cover and microwave until heated through, about 1 minute does the job in my 1000 watt microwave.
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To serve, add 1/2 cup of cooked oats to a deep bowl. Scatter sugar or honey and raisins on top. Add ricotta cheese and sprinkle pistachios on top. Serve immediately—I like to stir it all up so I get a bit of everything in each spoonful!
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1 Comment on Steel Cut Oats with Ricotta, Pistachios & Raisins

AntoniaJames added over 2 years ago

Very, very nice, Jennifer. I bet creme fraiche would be tasty on this, too. Love the idea of using salted, roasted pistachios to create a sweet, salty, tart combo . . . with crunch and texture, no less. Mmmmmm. Steel cut oats are terrific, aren't they? How nice that we have so many excellent recipes now for using them. Thanks for posting this one! ;o)