This recipe packs hearty whole grains and delicious vegetables together into an easy-to-make side dish that goes great with any meal. It goes particularly well with another diabetes-friendly fan favorite, beans and greens. To get that recipe, just log onto pittsburghfoodbank.org/RecipeRainbow and search for collard greens.
Savory Oatmeal Pilaf
Serving size: a bit more than 1 cup
1 1/2 cups diced onion
6 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
2 cups quick oats or rolled oats
3 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dried herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary and/or thyme)
2 Tbl canola oil or other oil
Black pepper to taste
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