This unique combination of oats, salty seaweed and lean tuna might prove to be an unexpected new favorite meal. The spinach and seaweed add a pop of color while the soy sauce and eggs perfectly bring the dish together for a savory breakfast — or quick meal for any time of the day.

Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes

Oats with Tuna & Seaweed

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2/3 cup instant oats
• 2 cups loosely packed spinach
• 1 3.5-oz. can tuna (in water), drained and mashed
• 1 tsp avocado oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 soft boiled eggs, sliced in half
• 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 sheet of seaweed (ready to eat), cut into smaller pieces

Directions

In a bowl, pour the hot water over the oats and stir until thickened and fully cooked. Set aside.

Heat the avocado oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and tuna and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted. Stir in the salt and black pepper and mix well. Add the mixture to the cooked oats and stir to combine.

Top the oats with a soft boiled egg, drizzle with the soy sauce, sesame oil and top with the seaweed.

Divide between two bowls and serve immediately.

Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 bowl

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 263; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 222mg; Sodium: 719mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 19g

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin D: 18%; Calcium: 20%; Iron: 25%; Potassium: 417mg; Vitamin A: 194%; Vitamin C: 14%

Originally published: September 27, 2018; Updated June 2026

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