Savory Oatmeal with Peas, Pecorino, and Pepper

Name: Savory Oatmeal with Peas, Pecorino, and Pepper
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 cups, water, divided; 1 cup, steel-cut oats; ¼ teaspoon, table salt; 2 teaspoons, lemon juice; 4 ounces, Pecorino Romano cheese, grated fine (2 cups), plus extra for serving; 1½ teaspoons, pepper; 1 cup, frozen peas; 4 teaspoons, extra-virgin olive oil

Main Courses
Vegetables
Grains
Vegetarian
Breakfast & Brunch

By Andrea Geary ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2023

Oatmeal needn't always be sweet—or ho-hum. With savory toppings on the table, the breakfast possibilities are endless.

SERVES 4

TIME 35 minutes, plus 2 hours soaking

Savory Oatmeal with Peas, Pecorino, and Pepper

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