Steel cut oats are incredibly easy to make in the Instant Pot. Using the sauté function to toast the oats in olive oil before adding liquid for pressure cooking adds a nice toasty flavor. This recipe is for traditional steel cut oats, not quick cooking-cook ones. Once cooked and cooled, put oats in an airtight container and refrigerate. In the morning, take about a half cup and add 1/4 cup water or milk, then steam for 15 minutes with your Instant Pot's steam function. Stir well and enjoy oats every morning during the week!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 0.13 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Set a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) to the sauté function and press start. Heat olive oil in the cooker for 1 minute. Add oats, and cook and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes.
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Add nutmeg and cinnamon, stir well, then stir in water and vanilla extract. Turn off the sauté function.
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Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
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Unlock and remove the lid, then stir the oatmeal vigorously, making sure to incorporate the oats at the bottom of the pot where they will be thicker. Scoop out about 1/2 cup of oatmeal and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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