This delicious, healthy recipe takes only 4 ingredients! These creamy steel-cut oats with walnuts and pear are slightly sweet while being hearty and satisfying.
Combine steel-cut oats, water, and milk in a small to medium sized saucepan. Heat over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the water begins to bubble.
Turn heat to medium, maintaining a low bubble. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in walnuts; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in pear; cook for another 5 minutes. Stir occasionally; you may need to stir more as the oats thicken to be sure nothing sticks to the bottom.
Add additional liquid if oats don't seem to be cooked through or are getting dry, and cook more if necessary.
Serve with a little honey (my preference), brown sugar, or maple syrup.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days. Add a splash of milk or water when reheating them.
I use 2% milk, but whatever you have should work fine.
Be sure to buy a canister of regular steel-cut oats, not instant or quick-cooking steel-cut oats.
Oats are naturally gluten-free, but are often processed on the same equipment as wheat. Choose certified gluten-free oats if avoiding gluten.