At a first glance, this breakfast porridge recipe may appear more like a soup or a bowl of chili that's better suited to lunch or dinner later on in the day. However, this bowl of oatmeal was developed as a savory option that takes inspiration from classic Mexican cuisine.
The Mexican Black Bean and Avocado Oatmeal recipe is prepared with black beans, scallions, pico de gallo and scallions, which makes it a whole lot more interesting than plain oatmeal topped with sweet brown sugar. For flavor, the oats are prepared with a vegetable broth base, which is built upon with herbs and spices like cilantro and cumin. This combination of ingredients makes boosts the benefits of ordinary oatmeal even more, making it especially rich in both protein and fiber. Plus, in addition to being simple, yet hearty, the savory porridge recipe is suitable for vegetarians.
What's Driving This Trend
- Savory Breakfasts
- Opportunity to create more savory breakfast options like savory oatmeals
- Mexican-inspired Cuisine
- Potential for more Mexican-inspired savory dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner
- Plant-based Protein
- Creating plant-based protein options for breakfast or replacing traditional meat-based protein sources
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for food and beverage companies to expand their savory breakfast offerings
- Health and Wellness
- Potential for health and wellness companies to create savory breakfast options with added protein and fiber
- Vegetarian and Vegan
- Creating additional plant-based protein sources for vegetarian and vegan diets in the food industry
