Description
A quick and easy recipe for creamy steel-cut oats cooked effortlessly in a pressure cooker, delivering a warm and satisfying breakfast in minutes with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Steel-Cut Oats
- 1 3/4 cups Water, divided
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add water to pressure cooker: Pour 1 cup of water into the pressure cooker pot to create the steam needed for pressure cooking.
- Prepare oats mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/4 cup steel-cut oats, 3/4 cup water, and salt to taste, mixing gently.
- Place bowl in pot: Set the bowl on a rack or trivet inside the pressure cooker pot to keep it elevated above the water.
- Seal and pressure cook: Close the lid according to the pressure cooker manufacturer’s instructions. Bring the cooker to pressure, then reduce heat to maintain the pressure. Cook for 5 minutes (or 8 minutes if using an electric pressure cooker).
- Natural pressure release: Allow the pressure to drop naturally, which takes approximately 15 minutes, to ensure oats finish cooking gently.
- Quick-release remaining pressure: Carefully release any remaining pressure as directed by your pressure cooker’s guidelines. Open the lid cautiously and remove the bowl.
- Finish and serve: Stir the oatmeal until it thickens to your desired consistency. Add sweeteners or toppings as desired, then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can customize sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar after cooking.
- Adding cinnamon or vanilla extract can enhance flavor.
- Use a heatproof bowl that fits comfortably inside your pressure cooker pot.
- Natural pressure release is important to avoid abrupt texture changes in the oats.
- Serving size is based on 1/4 cup dry oats, adjust ingredients proportionally for larger servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (5 minutes pressure + 15 minutes natural release)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: steel-cut oats, pressure cooker oats, quick steel-cut oats, healthy breakfast, easy oatmeal
