Three Pepper Oat Pilaf

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and nutritious Three Pepper Oat Pilaf, a colorful twist on traditional pilaf recipes. Featuring nutty steel-cut oats toasted to perfection and simmered in fragrant vegetable broth, this dish is infused with smoked paprika and cumin for a bold, earthy flavor. A trio of red, yellow, and green bell peppers adds a splash of color and natural sweetness, while sautéed onions and garlic provide a savory base. Ready in just 45 minutes, this hearty yet wholesome recipe is perfect as a flavorful side dish or a satisfying plant-based main course. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of greenery, it’s the ultimate combination of taste, texture, and nutrition. Ideal for vegan and vegetarian cooking enthusiasts, this easy oat pilaf is sure to become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Steel-cut oats
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2.5 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Finely dice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers, onion, and garlic.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the steel-cut oats to the pot and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are lightly golden and fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Continue to cook, covered, on low heat for an additional 10 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 10

Remove the pot from heat and let the pilaf sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 11

Fluff the pilaf with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1417.3 grams (1417.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1327

Total Fat 45.90g	59%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2603mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 197.80g	72%
Dietary Fiber 34.70g	124%
Total Sugars 28.80g
Protein 39.50g	79%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 277mg	21%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 2390mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 58.1%