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Herbed Citrus Oatmeal with Lavender & Oregano

Herbed Citrus Oatmeal with Lavender & Oregano

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This herbed citrus oatmeal combines unexpected flavors, fresh oregano, dried culinary lavender, and bright citrus, for a warming breakfast that's anything but ordinary. The aromatic herbs infuse the oats while a quick citrus compote adds natural sweetness and tang.
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

For the oats

  • 1 cup steel-cut or rolled oats
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 small fresh oregano sprig
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

For the citrus compote

  • 1 large orange segmented and diced (supremed)
  • 1 small grapefruit segmented and diced
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon dried culinary lavender
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

For topping

  • 1 tablespoon of either chopped walnuts pecans, or almonds

Instructions

  • Cook the oats: In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt, oregano sprig, and orange zest to a boil. Add oats. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until oats are creamy and tender (about 10-15 minutes for steel-cut oats, 5-7 minutes for rolled oats). Remove oregano sprig and discard.
  • Make the citrus compote: While oats cook, combine orange and grapefruit segments in a small bowl. Drizzle with honey and lime juice, add lavender and cinnamon. Gently toss and let sit to macerate.
  • Assemble: Divide warm oats between two bowls. Top with citrus compote and nuts. Serve immediately.
    assemble oatmeal bowl with citrus compote

Notes

  • Oat options: Steel-cut oats have more texture and take longer. Rolled oats cook faster and are creamier. Both work beautifully.
  • Citrus variations: Use any citrus you have—blood oranges, tangerines, or cara cara oranges all work wonderfully.
  • Vegan option: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Lavender tip: Use culinary lavender only. A little goes a long way - too much tastes soapy.