Savory Steel-Cut Oat and Tofu Porridge Batch
A nourishing, savory breakfast porridge packed with firm tofu, bok choy, artichoke bottoms, and shiitake mushrooms. Seasoned with ginger, garlic, turmeric, and nutritional yeast for a comforting plant-based meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
27 min
Total
37 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Alicia + Lila
Alicia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
27 min
Total
37 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Combine steel-cut oats with 1
In a medium saucepan, combine steel-cut oats with 1.5 cups (355ml) of water and vegetable bouillon. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until oats begin to soften.
Look for: oats begin to soften
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Stir in crumbled firm tofu
Stir in crumbled firm tofu, chopped artichoke bottoms, sliced shiitake mushrooms, garlic powder, ginger powder, and turmeric.
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Cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 10…
Cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the porridge reaches a creamy consistency.
Look for: the porridge reaches a creamy consistency
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Fold in chopped bok choy and nutritional…
Fold in chopped bok choy and nutritional yeast during the final 2 minutes of cooking until the greens are wilted.
Look for: the greens are wilted
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, divide into 3 equal portions, and serve warm. Store remaining portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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