Breakfast
Instant Pot Masala Oats (Savory Oats)
Health Benefits: Nutrition Tip 1: Veggie-First Breakfast Boost Start your day with vegetables at breakfast, not just at lunch or dinner. Adding non‑starchy vegetables (like spinach, carrots, peas, zucchini, or cauliflower) to breakfast helps slow digestion, reduce early‑morning blood sugar spikes, and keep you full longer. A veggie-loaded breakfast pairs fiber with protein and healthy fats, setting up steadier energy and glucose levels for the rest of the day. Nutrition Tip 2: Bulk It Up, Don’t Cut It Out Instead of cutting carbs out, bulk them up with fiber‑rich foods. Adding vegetables, beans, seeds, or lentils to meals increases volume and slows glucose absorption, helping prevent blood sugar spikes while keeping meals satisfying. References:
Source: Live Tula Meal Planner
1 steps, about 25 minutes
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01Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat the ghee or oil. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until aromatic. 2. Add the green chili (if using), onion, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the onion turns translucent. 3. Stir in the chopped tomato, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, mixing well until the spices are fragrant. 4. Add the mixed vegetables, steel‑cut oats, and water. Stir thoroughly, scraping the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck bits. 5. Press Cancel, secure the lid, and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on Pressure Cook (High) for 8 minutes. 6. When the timer ends, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure. 7. Open the lid, stir in the lime juice, and adjust seasoning if needed. 8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm. Optional: serve with a small dollop of yogurt if desired.
Health Benefits: Nutrition Tip 1: Veggie-First Breakfast Boost Start your day with vegetables at breakfast, not just at lunch or dinner. Adding non‑starchy vegetables (like spinach, carrots, peas, zucchini, or cauliflower) to breakfast helps slow digestion, reduce early‑morning blood sugar spikes, and keep you full longer. A veggie-loaded breakfast pairs fiber with protein and healthy fats, setting up steadier energy and glucose levels for the rest of the day. Nutrition Tip 2: Bulk It Up, Don’t Cut It Out Instead of cutting carbs out, bulk them up with fiber‑rich foods. Adding vegetables, beans, seeds, or lentils to meals increases volume and slows glucose absorption, helping prevent blood sugar spikes while keeping meals satisfying. References:
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