Savory Oatmeal with Mushrooms and Parmesan

Name: Savory Oatmeal with Mushrooms and Parmesan
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 80 g Rolled oat; 250 g Mushroom, sliced; 30 g Parmesan, finely grated; 560 ml Broth, vegetable and warm; 1 g Thyme, fresh leaves; 10 g Olive oil; 8 g Butter; 1 g Salt; 1 g Black pepper, freshly ground

Savory Oatmeal with Mushrooms and Parmesan · ready in 28 min · 2 servings · 337 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

Creamy rolled oats simmered in broth become risotto like, with browned mushrooms, thyme, butter, and Parmesan for a deeply savory breakfast bowl.

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 28 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 337
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

80 gRolled oat
250 gMushroom, sliced
30 gParmesan, finely grated
560 mlBroth, vegetable and warm
1 gThyme, fresh leaves
10 gOlive oil
8 gButter
1 gSalt
1 gBlack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

stovetop, saucepan, skillet, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, grater, serving spoon, bowl

Instructions

Prepare ingredients
Gather oats, sliced mushrooms, warm broth, Parmesan, thyme, fats, seasonings, a saucepan, skillet, spoon, knife, board, and grater. · 8 min
What to look for: All ingredients measured and tools ready
Brown mushrooms
Heat olive oil in a skillet, add mushrooms with a pinch of salt, and cook until their liquid evaporates and the edges turn golden. · 8 min
What to look for: Mushrooms look browned and no watery liquid remains
Toast oats
Melt butter in the saucepan, add rolled oats and thyme, and stir until the oats smell nutty and look lightly glossy. · 3 min
What to look for: Oats are shiny and lightly toasted
Simmer oatmeal
Pour in warm broth, stir well, and simmer gently until the oats are tender and the mixture is creamy but still loose. · 7 min
What to look for: Oats are swollen and suspended in a creamy sauce
Finish with cheese
Stir in Parmesan, black pepper, and the browned mushrooms, then cook briefly until the cheese melts into the oats. · 2 min
What to look for: Cheese is melted and mushrooms are evenly distributed
Serve warm
Spoon the savory oatmeal into 2 warm bowls and serve immediately while creamy, fragrant, and softly flowing. · 2 min
What to look for: Oatmeal sits creamy in the bowl without turning stiff

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	337
Protein	18 g
Carbohydrates	33 g
of which sugars	4 g
Fat	16 g
of which saturated	6 g
Fibre	6 g
Sodium	858 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth, stirring until creamy and hot throughout.

Ingredient substitutions

Parmesan

Butter: Use only if Parmesan is unavailable, for richness without the same salty aged flavor.

Broth

Water: Use water if broth is unavailable, then season carefully with salt and pepper.

Thyme

Black pepper: Use a little extra black pepper if thyme is unavailable.

Olive oil

Butter: Butter browns the mushrooms well and gives a richer dairy note.

Butter

Olive oil: Olive oil keeps the dish glossy but less creamy.

Salt

Parmesan: Add a little more Parmesan for salty depth if you reduce the salt.