Pizza Oatmeal

This savory oatmeal is like a warm bowl of pizza. I know not everyone will like it, but I do and I hope you do too. The toppings can be varied depending the type of 'pizza' you like and amounts can be changed to suit your taste. My version is vegetarian.

• Ready In: 9 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 bowl

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup oats
• 1⁄4 cup  prepared pizza sauce
•  sugar substitute, to taste (optional)
• 1  teaspoon minced garlic clove
• 3  tablespoons onions, diced
• 1⁄4 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1⁄3 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3  tablespoons tomatoes, diced

Directions

1. Prepare (slice, dice) toppings and set aside.
2. Place oats in large bowl, add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic.
3. Add enough water to cover and then stir.
4. Place in microwave and cook on high for about 3.5 minutes.
5. Remove from microwave, add pizza sauce, and stir (if thin, heat again in microwave until desired consistency is reached).
6. You can add some sweetener or sugar to the mix if you wish.
7. Spread shredded mozzarella evenly over the oatmeal.
8. Top with diced tomato.
9. Return to microwave for 45 seconds on high, or until cheese melts.
10. Allow oatmeal to cool, then enjoy!