Savory Oatmeal with Brie and Cherry Tomatoes

Oatmeal is not just for breakfast! This savory dish uses the frankly quite bland taste of oatmeal as a canvas for a its savory components to shine.

Mats
2 Tbsp butter
1 shallot, peeled and diced
2 cups (1 pint) cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not the quick cook kind)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 oz Brie cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 c basil leaves, torn

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot, tomatoes and salt, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally

Add the oats and stir, cook for 1 minute more.

Stir in crushed garlic and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (uncovered) for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and sprinkle the Brie cubes and basil leaves over the top, then serve.