A porridge enthusiast, today I served the savory porridge with broccoli and chickpeas and it was a success. Tasty and seasonal, you can also serve it as a one-dish meal because it contains grains, legumes and vegetables… what more could you want!
Very simple to make: just steam some broccoli florets, use neutral porridge — maybe you prepared extra for the morning — and finally add legumes, in this case the classic chickpeas that are always handy in the kitchen.
I’m obsessive about cooking dried legumes: I soak them overnight, cook them in a pressure cooker and then use or freeze them.
On the blog you’ll find hundreds of recipes about legumes and cooking methods, but I fully understand that time is limited. So rather than giving up legumes, the cornerstone of a healthy diet, use those packed in jars — remembering to rinse them very well.
Here are a few more recipes with legumes, unmissable one-dish meals.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups porridge (rolled oats)
- 3 1/3 cups steamed broccoli florets
- 2/3 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (unrefined)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Tools
- 1 Citrus juicer
- 1 Steamer/Rice cooker
Steps for the savory porridge
Start from having some porridge already prepared in the refrigerator; otherwise see the recipe Classic perfect oat porridge to prepare it. I find it lighter when cooked in water with just a pinch of salt.
Wash the broccoli florets well and steam them for about 15 minutes or cook them as you prefer.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas if they are from a jar, or even better use your own chickpeas cooked from dried.
Prepare the savory porridge with broccoli and chickpeas by placing the porridge in a bowl — if it has firmed up in the fridge, loosen it with a splash of water.
Add the broccoli florets and the chickpeas. Dress with extra virgin olive oil, adjust the salt, pour the lemon juice and sprinkle with chia seeds.
Mix everything together and serve.
Tips for the savory porridge
Store the savory porridge with broccoli and chickpeas in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to the next day.
Variations
Instead of savory porridge with broccoli and chickpeas, you can use barley or spelt porridge and mix in cauliflower or other seasonal vegetables.
You can also vary the type of legumes: try cannellini beans or lentils.
You could prepare a hummus and mix it into leftover porridge.
In summer you can soak the oat flakes overnight and the next day prepare your savory porridge.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I reheat the savory porridge with broccoli and chickpeas?
Of course you can reheat the savory porridge in the microwave, but add the oil and lemon after reheating.
Can I use a different dressing?
For the savory porridge you can dress it with balsamic vinegar, hemp seeds, and even add chili flakes or black pepper.
