Food can (and should!) be both nourishing AND exciting! We don't have to sacrifice one to have the other. One of the things I love most is to challenge others and myself to step out of traditional taste comfort zones, pairing nourishing foods together that create a whole new flavor combination!
Take these go-to breakfast staples as an example. Eggs, oatmeal and side a fruit... nourishing, simple and tasty on their own. Now take these simple items off the beaten path and create a breakfast that will blow your tastebuds away! I introduce Eggy Oats... a brekfast powerhouse. The recipe below is simple enough for an every day breakfast option and tasty enough to be the talk of your Holiday Brunch!
Eggy Oats with Caramelized Onion-Apple Relish
Yield: 1 serving
For Caramelized Onion-Apple Relish:
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup diced apple
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, optional
1/4 teaspoon fresh sage, optional
For Oats:
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pomegranate arils, optional
To make Caramelized Onion-Apple Relish:
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, apple, and sugar to melted butter.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until onions and apples are caramel-colored and fragrant. Stir in salt, thyme and sage (if using).
- Set aside and keep warm.
To make Oats:
- Heat milk in a small saucepan until just simmering. Add rolled oats and cook, stirring frequently with a wire whisk, for 2-3 minutes.
- Add lightly beaten egg to oat mixture in a very slow pour, while stirring oats constantly with a wire whisk.
- Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until desired consistency is achieved.
- Stir in salt.
To Assemble:
- Transfer oats to a bowl. Top with 2 tablespoons of Caramelized Onion-Apple Relish. (Chill remaining Relish for up to a week.) Top with pomegranate arils, if desired.
Enjoy!
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About Angela Lemond
Angela is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and co-owner of Lemond Nutrition. Angela has been a nutrition media spokesperson for over 16 years with 9 of those years being a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2011-2021).
Angela still sees patients two days per week. Her specialty areas are clinical pediatrics, digestive health, wellness and behavioral nutrition (prevention and treatment of eating disorders). Angela realizes that behavioral health status is a big influencer in the individual's relationship with food and eating. She loves supporting individuals and involving discussion across the family unit. Angela is a strong proponent of the promotion of health and wellness regardless of body size. Gentle nutrition guidance versus a strict, black and white regimen is her philosophy.
Angela is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern coordinated dietetics program where she entered the food and nutrition profession as a second career professional. Angela is currently working on her master's in clinical mental health counseling and is working to be a dual role practitioner as a licensed professional counselor (LPC). She looks forward to creating more patient / client therapy in the food and mood space.
Nutrition advocacy and professional involvement is important to Angela. She is actively involved in local, state and national legislative issues pertaining to food and nutrition support and coverage. Angela’s a member of the following professional groups:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
--Academy Dietetic Practice Groups: Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) and Pediatric Nutrition (PN)
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) – DFW Chapter
International Federation of Eating Disorders Dietitians
American Counseling Association
(student member)
Texas Counseling Association (student member)
Angela is an avid world traveler and explorer of rich cultures and diversity. She adores the outdoors, her husband of over 20 years (co-owner) and her two children - Hannah age 17 and Evan age 14.
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A note from Angela:
It is my honor that you came to visit our website! If you are looking for nutrition services for you, your child, family or even if you are looking to hire us for a wellness presentation or write an article - it's important to me that you know some background on what drives our company's passion. When it comes to food and nutrition guidance, it needs to come from someone you know cares and understands.
Be sure to read our mission, vision and motto. We know that it's important that you know who you are putting your trust in to optimize your health. The staff here truly puts their heart into everything they do - each have unique skills, personalities and specialties.
Read more about my personal inspiration here.
We have have people that have gone before us and mentored us along the way. Be sure to thank them. I would like to give a special recognition for the those poignant people in my life here.
In Health & Wellness,
Angela Lemond, RDN, LD