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Love oatmeal but need an extra hit of protein in the morning? The secret ingredient in this genius recipe is eggs, which are cooked slowly with the oats to create a creamy, custardy (and protein-rich) wonder.

Masala oatmeal

Serves 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 cup quick oats
1 tbsp Madras curry paste
1 tsp canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup cilantro leaves
1 red chili, thinly sliced

Method: 

1. Whisk eggs with broth, water, oats and curry paste in a medium saucepan and set over medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until very creamy, about 15 minutes.
2. Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium. Add oil, then onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top with tomato mixture, cilantro and

Per serving: 211 calories, 10 g protein, 25 g carbs, 9 g fat, 4 g fibre, 538 mg sodium.