Steel cut oats are an easy swap for white rice in one of the world’s greatest one-pot dinners—and they cook in the same amount of time. And of course there’s the whole nutrition, whole-grain, fiber thing. Let’s focus on how risotto-like the oats cook up in this recipe, leaving behind creaminess and a slightly nutty bite—without the incremental addition of liquid, nearly constant stirring, and butter and cheese. This recipe loads up the oats with chopped snap peas and carrots but you could use broccoli, asparagus, fennel, or even hearty greens. And instead of the chicken, try pork chops or tofu cubes.

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