actually edible steel cut oats (154 cals/1 cup)

How To Make actually edible steel cut oats (154 cals/1 cup)

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  Step 1
  In a medium sauce pan, mix 3 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to rolling boil on high heat and add 1 cup Steel Cut Oats. Stir to mix. Bring back to boil and cook for 6 minutes stirring occasionally. Pay attention to pot so that it doesn't boil over. You may need to reduce the heat to medium.
• Step 2
  After boiling for 6 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let sit on the stove overnight.
• Step 3
  In the morning, peel and core apple. Cut into 8ths and cut into 1/8th inch slices or shred in the food processor. I use the food processor. It's faster and easier than slicing. Shred coarse or fine, whichever you prefer. I've done both and like it either way.
• Step 4
  Uncover oats and stir. Add 1 cup apple juice, apple and 1/4 - 1/3 cups raisins. Mix and bring to rolling boil on high heat. Stir in 1 tsp cinnamon, reduce to medium and boil for 6 minutes.
• Step 5
  Serve in a bowl garnished with 1 Tbs chopped nuts. We use pecans. Served as is, this is about 154 calories for 1/4 of the pot. My mother likes to add a banana to hers. It's very good.
• Step 6
  SUBSTITUTION...1/2 cup milk for 1/2 cup apple juice makes this very creamy. You can also make this a savory dish by substituting the water, apple juice, apple, raisins and cinnamon with chicken or beef broth, cheese, herbs and spices of your choice, vegetables and shredded chicken or beef.
• Step 7
  This stores well in the fridge and heats well in the microwave. Make a big pot and eat it everyday. It's tasty and good for you.
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