Steel-Cut Oats with Cinnamon-Blueberry Compote

By

Ivy Manning, Cooking Light

SEPTEMBER 2013

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine blueberries, sugar, rind, juice, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Refrigerate.

2. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, oats, and salt; cook 1 minute. Remove oat mixture from heat, cover, and refrigerate in pan overnight.

3. Bring blueberry mixture to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook 6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Bring oat mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Add butter to oat mixture. Spoon 3/4 cup oatmeal into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 1/4 cup blueberry compote.